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Soft skills remain a hot topic
Published on 04/04/2022
» More and more of the leaders I speak to are turning their attention to the topic of soft skills. Many have invested in technical and digital skills. Now, they are wondering where to start with the soft skills.
Academic leadership is changing
Published on 28/03/2022
» I’ve worked with leaders for 30 years, but only in the last five years have I entered the world of academic leaders more deeply.
The leader's growing responsibility: developing talent
Published on 14/03/2022
» In recent conversations, I have noticed a growing curiosity about why leaders need to invest themselves more in developing their people — especially their best and brightest people.
What do we do with our managers?
Published on 07/03/2022
» The role of managers has been in many peoples’ thoughts lately. As a leader, I have spent a considerable amount of time on it this year, and it has led me to a personal observation, confirmed by discussions with leadership peers.
Senior leaders: Listen and act quickly
Published on 28/02/2022
» “We all need people who will give us feedback. That is how we improve,” Bill Gates once said. The challenge is less about getting honest and actionable feedback. The challenge is immediately turning that feedback into more effective leadership outcomes.
The end of ‘one size fits no one’ leadership
Published on 21/02/2022
» As leaders, we increasingly demand that our people be more adaptable, flexible and agile. How often does our leadership approach reflect these demands?
Upskill your way to a better future
Published on 14/02/2022
» How was your January? Are our 2022 plans on track? Have we implemented our resolutions? Are we learning and doing new and better things?
Can I transform my skills and contribution?
Published on 07/02/2022
» There’s an old English saying that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. A Google search reveals that the phrase first came into use in 1636, adapted from The Book of Husbandry (1523) written by Sir Anthony Fitzherbert. He wrote about the difficulty of teaching an old dog a new skill. Similar observations have been made about humans for centuries.
The importance of empowerment
Published on 31/01/2022
» As a leader and avid student of leadership, I find it fascinating to watch how real-life leadership is transforming in many Thai organisations. I believe the current drive by organisations to empower their people is essential.
What will your 2022 story be?
Published on 24/01/2022
» We all love stories. Stories touch us more than logic or facts. They show us what is possible and what success looks like, much more powerfully than any other medium. They stay in our memory longer.