Leaders view life through the lens of opportunity
How long have I been a leader? Probably for as long as I can remember. Starting back when I took a leadership role at the local youth group, coaching a […]
Is reputation everything?
When threatened our instinctive response is ‘fight or flight’. The emotion we experience is fear. This instinct not only kicks in when we are personally threatened, but when the organisation we […]
To coach or to performance manage: Where is the line?
I recently attended a coaching course in Singapore run by the Center for Creative Leadership. It was an intimate group of seven with two facilitators. Amongst the nine there were […]
The Deal’s Off
We are witnessing an erosion of trust across the globe. With the inauguration of a new President all deals are off. Nothing is being honoured, not even the respect that should […]
Boom or bust? The Hero CEO
The new CEO has been appointed, brought in to turn around the ailing company. The Board are keen for results. Key Performance Indicators are set and the lure of a […]
I’m the busiest!
Here is my medal to prove it! I am officially the busiest person in the organisation, and therefore the most important! Notice me as I wear my medal proudly around […]
Great expectations: Lost or won?
I usually write from the perspective of the leader and not from one who is being led. We are all led by others, no matter what leadership position you are […]
Teach for the best, not to the test
The despairing commentary of the most recent international maths and science performances by Australian students is as predictable as it is unfortunate. Despite the commentary, Australia’s education system is not […]
Know your people, they are your bread and butter
I recently met a young restaurateur who, with his older brother had opened their first business, “The Wooden Horse.” They were 18months in and going well. He was talking to […]
Is our education system really failing our kids?
“Australia falls further behind on the international rankings” are the headlines once again. With the release of the 2016 TIMSS scores you could be mistaken for believing that our schools […]