When working with first-line managers, most of whom were new to the world of management, I regularly came across a recurring theme: once you become a manager, your life is never the same again. Let me explain. Once you’re a manager, gone are the days when you can come into the office, hang up your coat, and… Read More What might you do?
“Make no judgments where you have no compassion.” (Anne McCaffrey) This week my patience was tested. I became so, so close, to having a word with the builders next door who thought it acceptable to start up their motors and diggers and drills and saws at 07:00 each day. What stopped me? Well, a little self-control,… Read More In with anger, out with love . . .
“Those who have torches will hand them on to others.” (Plato) As a leader, can you hand the torch to someone else? Can you light the path ahead for another? Might you help someone to grow as a leader? Could your torch be an illuminating moment on your own leadership journey towards the excellence you… Read More Lighting the way . . .
I wish this for someone very close to me. It’s enough for now. You are amazing.
What starts off as your creative idea . . . Might then be borrowed by your team . . . Adapted, developed, fulfilled. Who cares who runs with it as long as you’re all working together?
It’s not just important to get feedback when you’re a leader . . . it’s essential. What have you done in the last 12 months to solicit feedback about you?
Football evokes such passion. “If we have to die on the pitch today, that is what we are going to do.” (Patrice Evra, 26.06.2016) Every job has good and bad parts; at work there will always be bad days and better days, and hopefully good days and great days. What might you do, or advise someone… Read More Finding your passion . . .
A surprising source for a great quote about change: “Il ne peut pas être comme avant.” François Hollande, 24.06.2016
I’ve often seen and heard, and also used, the phrase “role model.” This explains it for me:
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