Testing leadership in testing timesThe article parallels the efforts of elite sporting teams to instil a common vision and lead their people to sustained success with what is needed to establish and maintain good culture in other organisations pursuing success in vastly different arenas.
More is Less - The Dark Side of Leader BehaviourThis article explores what happens when a situational strength in any high profile achiever is exaggerated and the perils for them, the organisation of which they are a part and sometimes for invisible hapless members of communities swept up in their wrongdoings and their profound lack of judgment or discipline.
Culture and Collusion- Condoning Corporate Anarchy (Part Two)This article provides examples of organisations who have and haven't attempted to manage culture and protect brand value
Strategic Influence - Packing an ethical persuasive punch!This article expounds the power of strategic influence that is outcome focussed, considers context and involves expenditure of time and energy on the people who can open doors for us. The article deals with the most important distinction between influence and manipulation and the risks of engaging in below the line behaviour when dealing with others.
Santa's unwelcome giftThe article highlights the challenge in contemporary workplaces in ensuring staff socialise and get on without overstepping boundaries. The article also highlights the flow-on impacts in workplaces of conflict emanating from unwanted attention that offends, intimidates or humiliates others.
Coaching, Coaxing or Counselling ? A blueprint for a successful corporate coaching partnershipThis article explodes myths surrounding executive coaching, discusses the methdologies and benefits, how to ensure the right fit between coach and coachee and why the process can be so effective. The article makes important distinctions between coaching, therapy and employee motivation through coaxing and praise.
