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Does ROI = Show Me the Money? – The ROI of Executive Coaching and Leadership Development: Practical Lessons
Measuring the Return on Investment (ROI) of executive coaching and other leadership development initiatives can be a contentious issue and a challenging task. Nonetheless, this not always the case and it is possible to do it. The easiest way is by asking and...
Overcoming Adversity is the Path to Glory
There is nothing more uplifting and inspiring than seeing the power, glory of relentless effort, never giving up, and collective leadership in action Gay pride parades recently witnessed around the world are a case in point. The White House, lit up in rainbow...
LEADERSHIP 2050: Critical Challenges, Key Contexts and Emerging Trends
What kind of leaders will the world need over the next thirty-five years? This coming book is a ‘Must-Read’ volume in the International Leadership Association, Building Leadership Bridges Series Emerald Group Publishing, August 2015. Editor: Dr. Matthew Sowcik....
Leadership Lessons From A Real Champion – Barça!
As the world’s No. 1 ranking football (soccer) team, Football Club Barcelona (FCB) is the world’s best again! With the slogan “more than a club”, since 1899 FCB – commonly known to fans as Barça – has had a commitment beyond sport. This is a commitment to the...
When The Going Gets Tough: From Resilience To Building Adaptive Capacity
Leadership that makes a real difference can only show up when things get tough! To exercise this kind leadership, we need to move beyond resilience and to achieve this, we need to build the adaptive capacity required to thrive in our increasingly demanding global...
The Monkey Within!
Yes, a monkey! Our ancestors, from some 4.4 million years ago. Remember? But this isn’t the monkey that I’m talking about today. The monkey I’m referring to is your inner ‘irrational self’, the aspect of human nature which we (supposedly) tame as we grow up to...
When Telling The Truth Is Bad News
Some years ago, a prospective client approached me and said that she needed emotional intelligence (EI) coaching. “I have been told that I need to develop more ‘self-regulation’ or ‘emotional control’ “, she said. Self-regulation or emotional control refer to the...
When Success Is Bad News
Yes, it sounds paradoxical – a seemingly contradictory statement which, when investigated, turns out to be true! It’s also a very revealing statement about human nature. The first time I read this quote from Einstein it really made me think. As a young...
Leadership Down Under – Let’s Make It Our Business
According to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2015: Leading in the New World of Work – one of the largest longitudinal studies of talent, leadership and HR challenges and readiness around the world – companies are still struggling to engage and retain...
Resilience & Psychological Capital (PsyCap) – What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Ever wondered why highly competent people in your team or organisation (perhaps even yourself) are not performing at their best, or not responding to change as openly as you would have expected? Your Psychological Capital (PsyCap) – the powerful combination of...
The Future Directions of Leadership: The long-term starts tomorrow
Have you ever wondered what will be required for leading effectively in 2050? Let alone what will be required for leading effectively tomorrow? Yes, the long-term starts tomorrow! Three things will take your leadership to the next level and...
Collective Leadership in Paris
The strange mix of shock, pain, sadness, courage, solidarity, fearlessness and coordinated action resulting from the horrific events in Paris against Charlie Hebdo epitomise the ultimate expressions of collective leadership. The fluid spontaneity, passion and...