Embracing the paradoxes of leadership
Ella Miron-Spektor | 15 Oct 2019
In today’s organisations, demands, goals and expectations are dynamic, complex and interconnected. That’s why we need to move from an ‘either/or’ to a ‘both/and’ view of priorities.
How artificial intelligence will transform human thinking
Rod Collins
Will AI benefit mankind or could it lead to the end of the human race? A better understanding of the relationship between human thinking and AI may shed some light on this great uncertainty.
Why business strategy needs to be more than perfume
Daniel Deneffe
Many ‘grand’ business strategies are well-packaged and smell great. But what ultimately determines the success of a business isn’t strategy but something much more simple: the choices that customers make to buy or not to buy.
How to tell if you're mansplaining
David Livermore
Are mansplaining and its close cousin, whitesplaining, real things or are they just more pop psychology terms? David Livermore interviews Dr Amy Heaton to find out.
Getting feedback from a virtual audience
Wayne Turmel
Speaking to large groups on-line can be deeply disconcerting. Why? Because even in a lecture-type presentation, you get all kinds of feedback. But doing it virtually feels like you’re talking into a void.
The new rules for how business works
Rod Collins
Whether we like it or not, the digital revolution has completely rewritten the rules of how the world works. And even more disconcertingly for those who want to hold onto the old rules, this revolution is only just getting started.
Three inconvenient truths about corruption
Marc Le Menestrel
Any definition of corruption that does not include your own actions is a self-protective fantasy. So having honest, adult conversations about corruption requires accepting that none of us is ethically pure.
The powerful drivers and blockers of leadership
Ian C. Woodward
Exploring the hidden forces that motivate and hinder you can make you a better leader. And when it comes to self-development, the first challenge anyone faces is deepening their self-awareness.
Leading organisations as ecosystems (rather than elephants)
Sharon Olivier
The world isn't predictable, uniform or controllable. So trying to run organisations via planned, top-down programmes dictated by senior leaders is doomed to failure. Instead, we need to start viewing organisations as living eco systems, rather than some sort of machine.
Vital lessons from an eight year old
Wayne Turmel
The most important business lesson I ever learned, I learned at eight years old. And it’s something that is as relevant to all of us today as it was to me as a kid back then.
We all need proper vacations
Peter Vajda
We've said it before and we'll say it again. Everyone needs a proper holiday. Taking real time out from work is a non-negotiable necessity if we're to to maintain a healthy mind, body and soul.
The wise power of utopian thinking
Marc Le Menestrel
The ability to dream our future world into being can help us survive. So imagining an ideal world is also a powerful tool for enhancing proactivity and leading organisational transformation.
Encouraging innovation in large organizations
John Brooker
Many large organizations have problems with innovation. So unlocking their potential means understanding the key factors that influence innovation and how leadership behavior influences them.
Encouraging innovation in large organizations
John Brooker
Many large organizations have problems with innovation. So unlocking their potential means understanding the key factors that influence innovation and how leadership behavior influences them.
Code is easier than people
Wayne Turmel
Going from being a ‘doer’ to being a manager isn’t easy, because managing others demands interpersonal and communication skills that need to be worked on.
Moving beyond endless debate
Rod Collins
Rather than finding workable solutions to our most intractable problems, we seem to be locked into endless cycles of debate that prevent meaningful action from ever happening.
The Icarus syndrome: flying too close to the sun
Manfred Kets De Vries
The Icarus syndrome, with its signature lack of humility, has felled many leaders who planned grandly but failed miserably. That’s why every leader needs to keep their hubris in check.
How to take expert advice
Wayne Turmel
You could drive yourself crazy trying to follow every piece of advice you get - and often the experts disagree. So how is a rational person supposed to take all this advice without their heads imploding?
Are all white people privileged?
David Livermore
You can’t have an honest conversation about cultural intelligence without addressing 'white privilege', the idea that white people inherit certain privileges simply by the color of their skin. But this isn't an easy thing to discuss.
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Morale: a moving target
Duane Dike
What we think we know about morale is probably wrong, especially the black and white notion that morale is either ‘good’ or ‘bad’. Like most human feelings, morale is a moving target, which is why being sensitive to its nuances is such a key skill for leaders.
The relationship web
Peter Vajda
Whether we are aware of it or not, our lives are giant webs of inter-connectivity. How many people do you interact with every day? And how many of these do you see as being real people to be seen, acknowledged, appreciated and valued?
Too much one-on-one can damage team dynamics
Wayne Turmel
Good managers understand the importance of “one-on-ones”. But what if we are spending so much time on individual communication that we inadvertently create a problem for the team as a whole?
Why you should use chat in webmeetings
Wayne Turmel
One of the most under-utilized tools in the online meeting tool-chest is the "chat" feature. But used properly, it can add significant value to the effectiveness of team communication.
Reptilian brains
Wayne Turmel
Why do otherwise rational, competent people make dumb, short-term decisions they know to be wrong? The answer lies in the reptilian part of our brain – a part that really ought not to be in the forefront when it comes to running an organization
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The art of creating positive intentions in the workplace
Sarah Gornall
Have you ever stopped to take stock of what you are focusing on? In all aspects of our work and life, our focus either holds us back or provides a springboard to success. So use it to create positive intentions for yourself rather than dwelling on the things you don’t want.
The 'golden suggestion' for managers
Wayne Turmel
The old saying “do unto others as you’d like them to do unto you” Is fine advice. But when it comes to management, it's not so simple. Let me explain why it doesn’t stack up.
How to get your ideas adopted
Anne Miller
Nothing is more frustrating than a great idea falling on deaf ears. If this happens to you, don't get demoralized, get smart. To get your ideas adopted, you need a strategy.
What (not) to do in the crosshairs of digital disruption
Joerg Niessing
Just 15 years ago, Swiss company Kuoni was one of Europe's best-known travel brands. But its failure to embrace the wave of digital disruption engulfing the travel industry proved to be a disastrous and irreversible mistake.
How collective intelligence can prevent business meltdowns
Rod Collins
Anyone who has worked in a business for a long time will probably have a story about an actual or near catastrophic meltdown. But as my own experience shows, leverage collective intelligence is the best way of avoiding these disastrous situations.
How humor can help shape strategy
James M. Kerr
More and more companies globally are using humor as part of their brand strategies, and Stand-Up Strategist has just released its second annual ranking of the best corporate April Fools campaigns.
The two big communication questions
Wayne Turmel
Communication increasingly seems to be a question of technology. But it isn’t. It's a complicated process with lots of moving parts. And it starts with two very important questions
Revolution in B2B retail: from perfume to platform economy
David Dubois
In the digital age, where consumers and brands are connected like never before, B2B retailers need to embrace new business models and pivot into platforms.
Key skills for virtual leaders
Wayne Turmel
Leading a virtual team is a tough call, so here are seven key behaviors that leaders of virtual teams need to develop to be successful.
All new ideas are made of old ideas
Max McKeown
In the same way nature has mixed and remixed matter to arrive at our current universe, mankind has mixed and remixed ideas to arrive at our current society. So if we want to make the future better, we need to look for new combinations of old ideas.
How firms can avoid the mediocrity trap
Manfred Kets De Vries
Managers who are emotionally insecure or who have a fragile self-esteem face a dilemma when making hiring decisions. That’s why B-players often fail to hire the best people.
Principles before personalities
James M. Kerr
During large-scale reorganizations, discussions can often become heated and turn personal. That's why it's important to keep in mind some techniques to ensure that your teams stay focused on the "why" and the "what" rather than getting bogged down with the "who".
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