Why the hell would I follow you?

Why the hell would I follow you?

In hierarchical systems having people follow you if you’re the leader is an occupational hazard.  It just happens.  Your position lends you authority, independent of your own personal capability as a leader. Wasn’t that nice, while it...
Feedback – what feedback?!

Feedback – what feedback?!

How much feedback do you receive from your people and the business? How much feedback do you give your people on a day-to-day basis?  What kind of feedback are you giving them?  Adaptive?  Affirmative?  A good balance of the...
Courage is critical!

Courage is critical!

Courage is critical for leaders and for business success.  I doubt this will come as a surprise to you – especially if you have been leading an organisation or department for some time.  The question is, how does courage manifest itself in the business...