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Category: Leadership & Team Management
Happy Fathers Day
I hope you had a great Fathers Day weekend, this previous Sunday the 18th of June, and you took the time to thank the one who sacrificed, persevered and led courageously, so that you can be here today and lead the life you do. I learned how to lead from my Father who made an…
12 Winning Strategies & The Background Story
Give me a lever long enough and a prop strong enough. I can single-handedly move the world. —Archimedes Hi, In my last email I told you about the VUCA World we live in—a world of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. In such turbulent and troubled waters, how can you and I take charge and steer…
Does Google Build Better Bosses?
Bosses have a huge influence on people’s performance and job satisfaction (meaning whether they stay or leave). A 2019 study found that 57% of people quit because of their boss. [1] In another study in early 2022, 82% of workers said they would consider leaving their jobs because of a bad manager. [2] These numbers are an indictment:…
The Best Leaders Always Do The Right Thing & Forgive
The Best Leaders Always Do The Right Thing Leaders do so because they have a deep sense of personal morality. This is not a matter of law or policy. It is a matter of conscience firmly grounded in their code of ethics. The right thing might be the hardest option, but for a leader it…
Push back, say No and Delegate effectively
In both personal and work life, it’s crucial to push back and say no to unreasonable demands. Balancing priorities and setting expectations is key to avoiding unnecessary stress. Effective delegation and team-building activities play a significant role in achieving this balance and preventing burnout. Let’s explore how to delegate tasks effectively, engage in team activities,…
From Breakdown to Breakthrough
From Breakdown to Breakthrough You might already know this story, but it’s always good to revisit it as a reminder. This man was born in 1809. In 1816, at age 7, he was forced to work because his family was expelled. In 1818, he lost his mother. In 1828, he lost his sister. In 1831,…
What makes a “Good” Boss, good?
Bosses have a huge influence on people’s performance and job satisfaction (meaning whether they stay or leave). A 2019 study found that 57% of people quit because of their boss. [1] In another study in early 2022, 82% of workers said they would consider leaving their jobs because of a bad manager. [2] These…
The Messy Leader
Many speak about being this picture perfect image of a leader, full of poise, calm and collected, yet vulnerable, sensitive, and thoughtful, all critical traits of a successful leader, isn’t it? Not really. You’re in for a surprise. Work pressure is real, and it does not make for any excellent optics! You missed your target.…
A Leader’s Responsibility
A Leader’s Responsibility You can only have 1 top priority. This is it. It is a leader’s ultimate responsibility to develop others to become better leaders than the best they have ever known. Consider: ⚓️ Who was the best leader you ever knew? Why? ⚓️ Think about your former bosses, coaches, mentors, teachers; who were…
A Little Czekhov for Better Leadership?
Hi, I trust you and yours are well. Thank you always for reading my books and free bi-monthly broadcasts, and using my tools and strategies for winning in a VUCA world with freedom, power and peace of mind.* *You probably know by now: VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. Perhaps you also know…