Perfection is outdated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...
Missing the commute?
Elisabet Hearn and I wrote this article for 2020visionleader.com About a year ago, as the pandemic spread around the world, a large number of people were asked or told to work from home. After the initial struggle of making remote working work, practically with tools and connections, a majority of people were quite pleased with working from home. Some of the benefits often quoted were: It saves me a lot of time, not having to travel...
‘Missing the commute?’ and more in the April issue of IMPACT
Welcome to the April issue of IMPACT This month we continue our article about empowerment, we outline steps to a collaborative culture, and ask the question – are you missing the commute? We also share another of our monthly IMPACT HACKS (quick, practical tips for great impact), this time on presence. And there’s a story about what it takes to break new ground. You can download it here and read it on ISSUU here. Enjoy the 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
