Tools for Leadership in Times of Change
The focus of management looks outwards, at implementing the agreed plan. Managers focus on the results of what their people did yesterday, the actions they are taking today, and the Continue Reading →
In the short time since Inner Leadership was first published we have seen many unexpected changes: North Korea has emerged as a long range nuclear power (and then offered to give up Continue Reading →
In a time of change, when every issue can seem vital and urgent, thinking about your purpose and values might seem like a distraction. But investing your time to find Continue Reading →
A time of change pushes us to take decisions without knowing how things are going to turn out. If we find this difficult, we can easily get stuck. There are several approaches Continue Reading →
Not every tricky situation we face will lead us to discover penicillin or invent Uber. But whether or not we find a world-changing solution, simply having the attitude that approaches problems as if Continue Reading →
In a changing world it is easy to make mistaken assumptions. One of the most common types is called ‘extreme thinking’ or ‘blinkered thinking’. This blinkered or extreme thinking happens when we Continue Reading →
The first step of Inner Leadership is to deepen our connection with ourselves. This brings focus, calm, and generates clarity about our priorities. One way to achieve this is through regular exercise: Continue Reading →
Dee Hock founded the Visa credit card using an organisation structure he called chaordic: a mixture of chaos and order that has performed extremely well over the years. In a Continue Reading →
Like it or not, every significant change in our lives comes with an accompanying psychological and emotional transition. Some of these transitions are small, others large. And in a time Continue Reading →
The fifth ingredient for creating inspiration and emotional engagement in a time of change is to paint a picture of the future you want to create. There are several ways you Continue Reading →
It was lovely to receive more unexpected feedback from a reader yesterday: “Re: Your mind blowing book and workbook! … I discussed with my wife about some concepts from the book, Continue Reading →
Achieving our goals in a churning world requires a different approach from achieving the same outcomes in a stable environment. What are these skills and how can we acquire them? Continue Reading →