Leadership

Recently I met, for the second time, someone who in a previous life was a well-known television personality.  Famous for being fit, in the proper meaning of that word, as well as for being famous.  Someone who inspired millions to become more active, take more exercise and live healthier lives.  Someone who, many years later … Continued

In his book What Leaders Really Do Harvard professor John Kotter describes setting out to work-shadow a number of high profile CEOs – and being astonished by the results.  He had expected that from the Olympian heights of the CEO suite these mighty leaders would be able to manage their schedules in such a way … Continued

In researching and writing on leadership I have made an effort to get as many ‘primary sources’ into my work by interviewing real-life leaders.  One of the team suggested that I should pop just round the corner from our office one day and interview the Head Teacher of the local school there.  When I asked … Continued

Sir John Whitmore, famous as a pioneer of business coaching, had previously been a very successful racing driver. He described racing as ‘a form of personal expression’ and I have always thought of it, in common with other sports as a form of personal development as well. Thus it was that a little while ago, in an … Continued

It has often been my observation that most people’s only role model for their first management job is a parent or a manager they have had in the past.  They then copy what they liked about that person and do the opposite of the things they didn’t like.  I have never thought that was a … Continued

One size certainly does not fit all. In fact our view is that although there are certain well recorded best practices in leadership development, programmes need to be very carefully tailored to the culture and aspirations of the organisation, and to the individuals concerned. A client with a big challenge to develop leadership skills widely … Continued