In my last post, I talked about the erosion of trust in leaders. The current climate has caused many organisations to re-evaluate their strategic priorities and to change direction as a result. For this to work, employees need to be committed to the new...
It strikes me that as leaders we are seeking to engage people not only in our stated strategic direction but also in the grounded elements of the organisation - the values and folklore that make it special and that won’t change much over time. This implies...
My uncle was a good man. At my cousin’s funeral, when I was 14, he asked me never to ride a motorbike. I never did. I now find myself wanting to pass on this request to my sons, so that they too can reduce their risk of an early death. Leadership to me...