Tools for Leadership in Times of Change
This is a message that comes around every now and again. In the Taoist view of the world this is called ‘non-doing’. But what does it mean? Does it mean lying by the pool Continue Reading →
A subscriber to The Churning recently forwarded me a link to this article in the Huffington Post: “It’s increasingly evident that business leaders who are capable of experiencing and demonstrating empathy, compassion, Continue Reading →
As I work on Chapter 6, I have uncovered seven key building blocks required to “Create an Inspiring Vision”. Used in different orders, to varying degrees, these seven building blocks seem Continue Reading →
Vision is what makes the difference between ‘laying bricks’ and ‘building a cathedral’. Vision is what gets people out of bed each day, to do the tasks that build the long Continue Reading →
You are the only person who knows what is right for you. And in a world that’s churning, you will have forces pulling and pushing you in different directions. This Continue Reading →
Don’t waste time trying to over-define your vision. And don’t waste time trying to convince everyone about it. The bigger your project, the more different it will be from what exists Continue Reading →
As I start to work on Chapter 6, the reason why it matters is obvious. “If you are working on something exciting, that you really care about, you don’t have to Continue Reading →
As I take a few days off from writing Inner Leadership to visit an artist friend in Cornwall, it seems appropriate to share this picture. Historically, art and creativity have somehow been Continue Reading →
A recent article in Forbes magazine describes how “the ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance.” As the chart shows, optimal Continue Reading →
As leaders we know that complaining about a situation is a waste of time: it changes nothing. So how do we choose whether to leave the situation, change the situation, or Continue Reading →