We now know the way we develop leaders is flawed. We spend $385BN globally on leadership development and yet never have we seemed to want real leadership more, yet wanted the leaders we have less. Today, whatever domain you choose to examine (e.g. business, geopolitics, equality, our environment) all is clearly not well. The reasons […]
Why a simple misperception may lie at the root of our current challenges Read More »
‘I’m aware I am a *_______’ (* insert your personality/behaviour profile assessment label of choice). That’s why I behave the way I do in most contexts. My profile is spot on. That’s me!!’ These ‘badges’ confer an extrinsic understanding of why we do things and are often used by the wearer as an imagined obstacle
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The process of developing leadership capacity and character has parallels with the forging of a Katana, the sword of the Samurai. Aesthetically beautiful and skilfully engineered, the Katana is forged in fire by 15 Japanese master sword-smiths over a period of 6 months. Crafted from two types of steel, the finished blade is a perfect
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The quality of our results is governed by the quality of the questions we ask of ourselves and others. But what makes a question a quality question? More often than not, it’s a question that: Activates personal introspection, a journey inwards. Encourages personal reflection, an honest look at ourselves in the mirror. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly,
How René Descartes can help you arrive at a better answer Read More »
Aikido is a highly technical martial art that, unlike other martial arts, seeks to restore harmony in the world. When your attacker pushes, you pull. When your attacker pulls, you push. Your ability to blend your energy with that of your attacker both almost instantly, effortlessly and completely without a reliance on strength is where
Are you uncomfortable yet? Normalising discomfort to build our leadership capacity Read More »
Labels shape us, our human culture and our history. Labels help us make sense of the world around us, differentiating who and what is safe to engage with and, at least from our own frame of perception, who and what is not. Yet, labels also cause us to lose perspective. When misapplied, labels covertly subjugate
What are your labels saying about you today? Read More »