Some people find themselves in leadership roles quite by accident. Someone quits or retires and overnight you are thrust into a leadership role. Maybe, after the latest restructuring, you are the last man (or woman) standing. Or, worse, you find out its simply your turn to be leader. Conversely, I often wonder whether people choose [...]
Is it better to jump or be pushed? Leadership is about tough decisions. And sometimes the toughest decision for a leader is coming to terms with whether its time to move on to new challenges. While I love writing and talking about leadership – I also practice leadership in the real world. It’s the practice [...]
Nobody said that leadership was simple. It can, in fact, be an extremely complex and challenging pursuit. Some people are naturally drawn to leadership while others grow into the roles. Some believe that there are born leaders while others suggest that leadership is a choice and that we are all capable of leadership. Leaders are [...]
Private and public sector organizations around the world are having a tough time. Talk of double-dip recessions, rising costs, high unemployment as well as social and political unrest have left both industry and governments bewildered about what to do next. Some economists believe we are in a period of prolonged economic contraction. The mantra of [...]
Finding inspiration can be a serendipitous thing. Sometimes inspiration suddenly pops into your mind – and sometimes you are pleasantly surprised when you suddenly realize you’ve tapped into a stream of inspiration. That was my experience at the recent TEDx event in Victoria, British Columbia. Modest expectations lead to some profound thinking and discussion about [...]