What will it cost when we speak truth to power? Short answer: a lot. When we speak up against injustice, those in power have a vested interest in shutting us down. And if we don’t speak up? Even more is at stake. As leaders, here’s what we can do to build a culture of speaking truth to power, and creating a better world while we are at it.
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Creative Destruction: Lessons from Shiva, Shakti, and Alan Joyce of Qantas
When things are broken and struggling at work, who are you going to call? Job Breakers! (with apologies to Ghost Busters). The ‘creative destruction’ cycle needs a particular brand of courage and compassion. The Breaker may not win friends, but they may revitalise a failing organisation. As a ‘Breaker’, how does Alan Joyce measure up and what lessons can we take from his experience?
Read MoreRejection and failure - a leader’s pathway out
Have you ever experienced failure at work? Perhaps a rejection? Maybe things seemed bleak and everything you tried didn’t work. Deflated, discouraged. These are not fun times. But they could be the start of something amazing.
Read MoreAI and ChatGPT: A CEO's Secret Weapon for Enhanced Leadership
One of the most asked questions of Chat GPT for CEOs is, “How do I improve my leadership skills?” With the spectre of recession, tighter budgets, and ever increasing workloads, it makes sense to make use of tools at your fingertips. Chat GPT is one of these. In this very practical article, you’ll get step by step instructions on how to improve your communication and influence, emotional intelligence, productivity, and decision-making.
Read MoreHow to change other people’s behaviour
Does someone’s behaviour frustrate you? As a leader, we often see what needs to change, while others may not. Here’s how to focus on the six layers of behaviour change.
Read MoreStretch your thinking for better leadership
If we are to contend with what’s coming, then we need to embed what’s most important to help guide us through. And for that, we need guardrails: ethics and values. So, let’s stretch our thinking with some useful guardrails.
Read MoreGenerations at work - leadership considerations
Much has been said about how generations at work affect culture. In this month’s article, I share the leadership insights to help us navigate the intersection of generations, technology and culture.
Read MoreLeadership for the Future - 7 skills you need
There are so many amazing things happening in the world right now. Yes, there is also travesty. Our work as leaders is to envision a future we wish to inhabit, and work towards it.
We’ll need some critical skills to get there. Here are seven of the most important.
Read More3 leadership strategies to start the new year with a bang
The new year offers optimism and a fresh spirit. As leaders, we can capitalise on that energy and set ourselves up for success with our teams. There are three major components to address: people, task, and self. Here are simple strategies to get momentum.
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