There is a common stereotype of the successful leader who exudes confidence and seems to have an answer for everything. While this is unrealistic, it doesn’t stop us seeking to emulate it. In…
Leadership
We adore the hero leader. The star of the movie who wins the day. The billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos who beat the competition. We celebrate these individuals who singlehandedly excel…
Looking back at my younger self, I was a very ambitious leader. I wanted to get to the top and I avidly read many leadership books to figure out the secrets that would…
Most people want to be seen as being trustworthy. In fact I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t want to be seen this way, including criminals. So what does it take to be…
About 15 months ago my wife and I decided to build a house. It was a spur of the moment decision after we found a fabulous plot of land. We are now about…
My first blog post of each year describes four leadership themes for the coming year. Writing it provides me with an opportunity to step back and reflect on what is changing and what…
It may sound odd but I enjoy listening to the Sharp End podcast. Guests on the show talk about accidents they’ve experienced in the outdoors, mostly climbing, and backcountry skiing related. In a…
‘When We Walk By’ is the new book written by Kevin Adler. It isn’t a good book, it is an essential one. It isn’t a book I wanted to read, it is a…
In my last post, I talked about the fallacy of wanting to be right instead of being curious. When we set a plan, it is foolhardy to believe it will work our perfectly….
In my last post I talked about the importance of setting a team of people up for success. Senior leaders are responsible for providing enough guidance that the team knows what success looks…