Take a three minute well earned leadership break, have a little mini dance and be inspired by Jessie J her sentiment that “it is not about the money”! (You might want to read along with the lyrics below) Verse 1 Seems like everybody’s got a price, I wonder how they sleep at night. When [...]
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It’s not about the money…
Posted in Inspiration and support, Purpose on April 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Bright people are making drastic life changes…
Posted in Inspiration and support on March 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Leaders make a stand for changing something important and they invent new possibilities for themselves and the world! Bright people are making drastic decisions in order to stay in tune with themselves. More and more clever people are jumping away from traditional pathways and carving out a new future that feels more authentic and free. In [...]
When real leadership is mistaken for a midlife crisis!
Posted in Inspiration and support, Practices for working with Complex challenges on December 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
You might be surprised to realize that those mid life crisis type of feelings are a normal part of real leadership. Your emotions are a prelude for stepping into the leadership arena. Read more in a short article by Loretta by clicking here Leadership not midlife crisis!
Working with you is killing me!
Posted in Inspiration and support, Resources for leaders on October 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A common struggle for leaders is how to deal with difficult people. It is a big reason for abandoning a leadership goal or for leaving a role. Ordinary “people problems” and messy emotions are a normal part of day-to-day leadership. But how many of us have the skills to know what to do in [...]
Why you don’t have to change your job…
Posted in Inspiration and support, Practices for working with Complex challenges on September 16, 2010 | 2 Comments »
People often seek out a coach when they feel worn out and disillusioned. Their big question is “should I leave my job?” While there are some circumstances where leaving is the only option, it should be the last resort. Another job might seem like an attractive escape but the losses incurred are substantial. As well [...]
How to catch yourself walking away from leadership
Posted in Inspiration and support, Purpose on August 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Wise leadership is not always the easy way forward. Negative mind talk can crowd out any leadership initiative and hope. Our education and culture has trained most of the leadership out of us. This sweet little video by Youngme Moon gives a realistic snapshot of all the reasons to get back to “normal” and to [...]
The recession is no excuse for leaders
Posted in Inspiration and support, Leadership for what, Purpose on July 28, 2010 | 3 Comments »
In coaching conversations many senior leaders share how disillusioned they are with their organisation’s narrow business agenda. Since the recession leaders have felt the pressure to limit risk and reduce expectations of wider change – until “things settle”. Settled times are a fond but unrealistic dream. Leaders will continue face ongoing harsh market conditions. Rather [...]
The first 30 days of change – get the best out of it
Posted in Inspiration and support, Reflection on June 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Change is a constant, according to Ariane De Bonvoisin, author of “The First 30 Days”. Ariane is interviewed on The Today Show. Ariane’s advice is important for leaders working with people in the middle of change. The first 30 days are crucial. Although change might feel hard or overwhelming Ariane explains that we are all [...]
What to do, when you don’t know what to do!
Posted in Inspiration and support, Practices for working with Complex challenges on March 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A wonderful memoir of a Harvard Law grad’ who left a well-paying respectable law role is “This Time I Dance”. Tama Kieves wanted to work with passion and purpose and not feel half dead on the job. She maps the real challenges of that decision, recording the emotions, fears and insecurities she went through day-to-day. // Amongst [...]
Leadership and Seth Godin’s new book “The linchpin”
Posted in Inspiration and support, Practices for working with Complex challenges, Resources for leaders on January 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Every now and then someone captures the essence of the time. Seth Godin has just released his new book “The linchpin: Are you indispensible?” that will resonate with many of us and inspire even stronger leadership in these complex times. The Lynchpin tells our story in a way that connects us together and makes us want to [...]
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