If you believe leadership is for others then think again. In different circumstances, we are all leaders, whether at home, in the community, in the workplace, or in any other setting. At times we may choose to lead and at other times, in different circumstances, we may choose to follow. When we show passion, commitment, […]
For over three decades of senior leadership service in both the public and private sectors, I have observed how people perform in their careers and I have tried to isolate the characteristics that define successful, fulfilled, high-performing people. In my latest book, How to Bring Your Best Self to Work-Strategies for Career Success, I explore how […]
Organisations and entities which employ people have an organisational culture that sets out the expectations for employee behaviour. Usually, the culture of the organisation is embedded in the mission, values, objectives and expectations which seek to define acceptable behaviour within the organisation while also seeking to shape perceptions, attitudes, and understanding. The best organisations will […]
It is a fact that leaders have a significant impact on organisational culture and play a pivotal role in guiding organisational goals and priorities. Every organisation has a particular identity which is defined by its ethical framework and cultural identity. From an operational perspective, most organisations will act in accordance with a set of values […]
I have often heard it said that the company which stands still, dies. This is true for all organisations and for us as individuals. Life is about evolving and adapting to change but for many, it is actually about driving change. There is no doubt that creativity and innovation are primary sources of competitive advantage. […]
Everyone thinks of changing the world but no one thinks of changing themselves- Leo Tolstoy. We all know that the one constant in life is change, but dealing with change can make us uncomfortable and can even generate stress. This is because we cannot control everything that impacts our lives so we must learn to cope […]
Action is the foundational key to all success – Pablo Picasso. Many successful people argue that performance is always the basis for long-term success. Dedication and hard work are certainly essential parts of the recipe for success but there are other factors at play also. In all cases, however, success is something that one achieves […]
Throughout our lives, some of the people we meet can have a particular influence on our behaviour and attitude. Many of us can recall a relative or close friend who enhanced our mood, made us feel better about ourselves and the world. However, others in our lives may have had the opposite effect, and their […]
It’s not about money. It’s about the people you have, and how you’re led – Steve Jobs. Do you remember a teacher or sports coach you liked and admired? Almost certainly such a person supported and inspired you but also showed he or she valued you. You genuinely felt that you were given recognition as […]
THE Covid-19 pandemic has become the greatest world-wide challenge since the Second World War and the biggest public health crisis in a century. Its far reaching repercussions have been felt across the world with significant social and economic costs. More developed countries have initiated stimulus and social protection packages as part of their emergency responses […]