There’s nothing like a crisis to show us what’s possible. COVID raised the bar exponentially in our capacity to navigate and adapt to change. According to a new McKinsey Global Survey, companies responded to a range of COVID-19 related changes 20 to 25 times faster than expected¹. Not all...
I’m well thanks I said, when someone asked me how I was the other day. The words came automatically. Hold on I thought, what am I actually saying? I reckon it’s timely to revisit what being ‘well’ actually means. Last year knocked us for six. On many days, my best was coping ‘well’...
Mum, how do you get girls? my 10 year old son Alex asked me. Alex has a crush on Emma who goes to his school. Being put on the spot, I wasn’t sure how to respond to his question. I said Alex, you don’t ‘get’ a girl. The first step is to be...
Influencing people who don’t agree with you can be frustrating. I was reminded of this insight last week after talking with my ex-partner about high school options for our children. I went first in the conversation, and in my view, my logic was sound, inclusive, and thorough. Problem was,...
An organisation is a rich tapestry woven by the story of its people, that is the weaving together of many strands of information, insight, knowledge, and wisdom. Over time, people will come and go; they will have roles to play; they will contribute to the current chapters of change...
Is your leadership voice building the influence you need? When was the last time you played it safe where you, for example, didn’t speak up, go for the opportunity, or give the feedback? We’ve all done that. Trouble is, when you regularly do that, it keeps you under the radar....
Jim, a client told me “On one hand we talk about being adaptive, agile, and collaborative, yet on the other hand, talk about the the time and money wasted on over-consultation. The cost of attending so many meetings to debate ideas and get everyone on the same page is ridiculous. Not...
‘I’m an introvert’ Steve said, ‘and I’m loving working from home’. ‘But’ he went on to say, ‘my wife’s an extrovert and she’s missing her workmates’. I couldn’t make out Steve’s wife’s banter in the background as she overheard our conversation. It was good to share a giggle at their...
I’m dealing with a crisis here” the receptionist bluntly told me this morning. As I processed her response and facial expression, wondering why I was copping it (while simply standing there waiting to get her attention to book in to see a GP), her look of tiredness and...
Leadership isn’t about fancy models, frameworks or formulas; it’s about showing up intentionally for others in line with your values and principles. We want leaders we know, like and trust. Within every sphere of society – politics, business, religion and sport to name a few – there are leadership...