Making a decision is a complex process, and having advisors can really help. It’s possible to increase the chance of receiving good advice by selecting the most suitable advisor(s) for the situation you are facing and the decision that needs to be made.
Executives can broaden their expert networks and info sources by tapping into the wealth of expertise and knowledge of universities. Here are 8 ways to get to know your local university and find out who’s doing what. Connecting with university professors, staff and students can help executives build more sustainable and impactful businesses. Learning about what’s […]
In light of the events of 2020 (so far!) let’s talk about the future of leadership. When it comes to the future of leaders and leadership, How can we act together during this moment of uncertainty to change ‘leadership’ for the better? What must leaders do more (or less) of right now, for us to […]
How can organizations better prepare for potentially catastrophic events and respond to limit the damage? Part of the answer lies in our own biology.
A few weeks ago I signed up for Dr Amantha Imber’s My Year of Better project. Each week or two through 2020, we will try out a new strategy which claims to improve life in some way. Amantha is adding some science to the project by collecting feedback from us guinea pigs before and after each […]
Proficient leaders recognise that reducing toxic behaviour is an essential component of risk management, not an irritating minor matter. In a previous article I highlighted three aspects of dealing with toxicity: managing toxic employees; identifying underlying risk factors; and implementing preventative measures. Here we dive deeper into preventative measures and focus on those which can be initiated […]
Toxic behaviour at work “spreads like a virus” and “infects employees” so we try to “prevent outbreaks”. With numerous analogies between workplace toxicity and actual disease, I began wondering — Are there real parallels? If so, can leaders learn from the public health experience to deal with toxic behaviour? Read the full article on Medium
At work we encounter a huge range of working styles. Fortunately, diverse ideas and approaches can lead to successful outcomes and colleagues can elevate us to be our best selves. At the other end of the spectrum, toxic colleagues damage the working environment and can make life generally miserable. I’ve had my fair share of toxic colleagues. […]