Dec 28, 2016
Dangerous People
It sounds quite obvious not to hire people who are dangerous. The problem is people can have a nice resume, can sound quite articulate in interviews and we buy this false persona. They can also have a lot of energy, can be quite forthright and outgoing. They are often brimming with confidence and...
Dec 21, 2016
One Of the Biggest Leadership Challenges
How do you run your business. Sharp on the cost control, right on top of the quality, working hard on building the brand, watchful of competitors, full throttle on appealing to shareholders and stakeholders? There is one area that is going to become a bigger headache. That is...
Dec 14, 2016
The Boss As Super Coach
The younger generation are the future and they want a different type of boss. That boss has to be a new model - persuasive, able to sell the WHY of the job, razor focused on building the team member’s careers, a brilliant communicator and personal coach. A snap really – probably be able to...
Dec 7, 2016
The Madness Of Moods
Are you moody? You might say no. You see yourself as an upbeat individual, smoothly navigating your way through the workday. Good, but the workplace is roiling with confirmed, card carrying boss watchers. They have their antennae out every time you appear, as they gauge the risk level of any...
Nov 30, 2016
Personal Visionary Leadership
Normally we think of a visionary leader as someone who shows us the way forward, who motivates, encourages and inspires us. The entry ticket to becoming a visionary leader though, is to have a clear vision for yourself. We are all notorious spruikers of pungent advice for others, none of...