Working it out . . .
“The secret is to gang up on the problem, rather than each other” Thomas Stallkamp
“The secret is to gang up on the problem, rather than each other” Thomas Stallkamp
There’s a reason why collaboration is good: Bow and arrow Cut and paste Before and after Ben and Jerry Plug and socket Yin and Yang Mulder and Scully Give and take Up and down Watson & Crick Push and pull I imagine you can think of some more.
Leadership Geeks lists 18 films that they suggest have leadership themes. Before you take a look at the list, see if you can name any that you think might appear. Then take a look and choose to agree or disagree with it. And if you agree or disagree, what’s informing your selection? What leadership criteria… Read More On a theme . . .
Professor Jan Ketil Arnulf describes the field of leadership lying in a grey zone, somewhere between science and mysticism. A short article here, describes his ideas on leadership at its best, and also its worst. When it’s done well, a leader can be transformational; when done badly, leadership can lead to disastrous consequences.
Adrian Furnham PhD asks whether setbacks and failures make or break you. Well worth a read – The Benefits of Adversity (18 November 2016).
A little out of context, but delicious nonetheless . . . “. . . I can hear your sarcasm from inside the house and the dishwasher is on.” Marge Simpson
The Plain English Campaign offers examples of favourite “management speak” – jargon that can be found in offices up and down the country. It can raise a smile even amongst the most professional of us. But what I really love is their “Gobbledygook generator” . . . brilliant! Try it out. You won’t be disappointed.… Read More Again and again . . .