Archive for the ‘Leadership Posts’ Category
When taking over a new team you must tell these stories
“They won’t care what you know until they know that you care” (a line attributed to many but my favourite is baseball coach Yogi Berra). …
Read MoreStorytelling for Leaders Program – What Happened in Singapore
In September this year our new partner in Singapore, Anjali Sharma, organised the first Storytelling for Leaders Program in her fine country. She also organised …
Read MoreLeaders can trigger new stories
People watch the behaviour of leaders intensely, like they are on stage with a spotlight on them. This concentrated attention on leader behaviour can be …
Read MoreThe questions leaders need to ask
From many perspectives, the video below is a clear message to an unappreciative boss. “You don’t value me, I have no life balance…you are a …
Read MoreA good boss acts like a shield to corporate BS
It’s not easy to be a good boss. In a 30 year career I can count three (thanks Walt, Amy and Steve). Stanford business professor, …
Read MoreHow to get all your executive team on the same page with your strategy
Have you ever had that feeling that your executive team is all saying they understand and support the strategy but you sense that they are …
Read MoreAre your leaders foxes or hedgehogs?
The media and business worlds love experts with strong opinions and the ability to explain them confidently and authoritatively. We hear them on TV and …
Read MoreDynamic tension and team success
Earlier this week Shawn sent me an email. “You must see Steve Jobs: The Lost interview. It’s available on iTunes” (its the movie, not the …
Read MoreVictim or player?
I had a meeting on Friday with a senior leader facing a common problem. There are many changes going on and his people have developed …
Read MoreFeeling the need for change
Kevin shared this story with me the other day. It’s too good not to retell. > A few years back, there was an ad agency …
Read More