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Who needs a hug instead of ‘feedback’? »

As leaders we can sometimes get stuck behind productivity and deliverables. Yes, they are what we measure and ultimately they are the cause of profit or loss, but if we get too stuck on output and loose touch with the people doing the work along… read more»

What Leadership DOES, is not what it IS. »

The actions that Leaders display, are not necessarily what Leadership is. I think the best way to unpack this phenomenon is to use another sticky subject to illustrate; LOVE. It can be said that what love does, is not what it is. read more»

When a Leader goes Rogue. »

Lets face it, in order for any of us to grow or duplicate our services, products or offerings we will have to work with, train and empower people. While the organization is small and relational interaction is close and transparent, accountability seems more organic and… read more»

Does the size of your group matter? »

From a single person to group sizes of over 1000 people, the ideal number of people in any group is becoming quite a science. After some research I have discovered that not only are there some serious thinkers spending quite a bit of time developing… read more»

Knowing your Strengths is just the beginning. »

I want to introduce you to some friends of mine from South Africa. Their names are Nick & Heather Costaras (Greek). Heather had an idea to help 10 rural black women in impoverished Kwa-Zulu Natal - South Africa, become entrepreneurs, business owners and have a… read more»

Leading with your Strengths »

Leading with your Strengths can look a number of different ways, but here are three central ideas to Leading with your Strengths:

  • What Leading with your Strengths does.
  • What leading with your Strengths is not.
  • What you have to have in order to Lead with… read more»

Leadership Collateral Damage. »

Strong leadership can sometimes be detrimental to the people in an organization. read more»

Leadership Challenges in Lingerie »

As leaders we are often approached to correct a problem, a knot in the system. The challenge is to see beyond the visible issue to the cause and not be seduced by the symptom into relinquishing or abandoning the vision. read more»