If you’re too busy to laugh, you’re too busy
Elisabet Hearn and I wrote this article for 2020visionleader.com We all spend a lot of time at work, even if it’s virtual. Many spend more time with their colleagues than they do with friends and family. Sounds familiar? And when you spend that much time at work, it needs to be enjoyable and fun. That doesn’t mean that it has to be “laugh out loud” fun (although that’s great too!), but it needs to have great elements of joy and...
Leadership lessons from…Game of Thrones
Elisabet Hearn and I wrote this for 2020visionleader.com A couple of years ago we were interviewed by FlyBe magazine about leadership in the massively successful TV series Game of Thrones. It remains the most unexpected media request we’ve had so far:-). We were asked to share with their readers what leadership lessons we can take from watching the show (and its leaders). And we were specifically asked to comment on Daenerys...
Perfection is outdated
Elisabet Hearn and I wrote this article for 2020visionleader.com A reporter once asked a very successful businessman: “What is the secret to your success?” The man replied: “Two words” “And they are?” “Right decisions” “OK, I see – and how do you make the right decisions?” “One word” “And that is?” “Experience” “I see, and how do you get experience?” “Two words” “And what are they?” “Wrong decisions” We heard this story years ago –...
How not to confuse
Words matter. A lot. And it’s important to communicate in such a way that we can reach and connect with other people, right? Of course. We all want to be understood the way we intended. And yet, we can so easily misunderstand each other, as we all interpret words, sentences and even situations differently. We all have different lenses through which we observe and make sense of the world. And those lenses are made up by our unique...
Lessons from a legend and more in this month’s IMPACT
Welcome to the June issue of IMPACT. This month we focus on the importance of seeing patterns, how feedforward is the way to go, and why we should laugh more at work. We also share another of our monthly IMPACT HACKS (quick, practical tips for great impact), this time on change. And there’s a story about a team that lets their guard down and connects. You can download the issue here or read it online here. Enjoy the read and please...
Generosity, strategy and legacy – topics in the 11th issue of IMPACT
We are delighted to share the 11th issue of IMPACT with you! This month we turn our attention to generous leadership practices, strategic thinking skills and how leaders need to play the long game. We also share another of our monthly IMPACT HACKS (quick, practical tips for great impact), this time on peers. And there’s a story about what a difference intention and focus makes to impact. You can download the May issue here and read...
Excellence in Leadership
Excellence in Leadership is excited to announce that the 4th book Supercharged Leader is now launched . This follows on from the three awarded books all of which are available to buy on Amazon
