Category Archives: leadership

Great Leaders “Mind the Gap”

So many of us are busy running around doing a gazillion ‘important’ things but failing to give ourselves the most precious gift of time and perspective. No one is arguing that the demands on us have increased hugely and that … Continue reading

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Are our Leaders Leading with Integrity?

Leadership and integrity go hand in hand. When we see evidence of a lack of integrity whether it is in our political, business, community or family leaders, we feel dismayed, let down, disbelief and even outrage. Given the current events … Continue reading

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What is Your Listening Block?

Most of us can be found to be guilty of not listening fully when someone is speaking to us. Sometimes this happens even more so with our loved ones. The thinking that “we know them so well that we know … Continue reading

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10 winning steps to having a courageous conversation

Do you have a difficult conversation “waiting in the wings” to be had with a colleague, direct report, manager,  spouse, friend and or family member?  Are you finding that merely thinking about this is activating a whole host of feelings, … Continue reading

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Are you dealing with a Narcissist?

“The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.” Samuel Johnson Dan presents as an intelligent, charismatic and charming man. He has recently joined the executive team of a multi-national with … Continue reading

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Five mistakes companies make leading to their demise

Over the holidays, one of the books I read was “How the mighty fall” by Jim Collins.  One of my clients lent me his copy as a must read and I am glad that he did. In fact, I think … Continue reading

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MANDELA: 7 Heroic Principles for Transformation

I am delighted to bring this thought provoking guest blog to you by Sharif Khan. Sharif  is a freelance writer, inspirational keynote speaker, and author of Psychology of the Hero Soul, a leadership book on awakening the hero within (mentioned in … Continue reading

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Leadership wins and bloopers

The holiday break naturally pre-disposes us to a more reflective mindset about the year that was whilst also looking ahead into the new year. Here’s my suggestion on a light-hearted yet meaningful exercise to engage in as part of your … Continue reading

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13 insights on leading with integrity

After my last newsletter on ETNZ and Dean Barker’s leadership and teamwork, I received some fairly consistent feedback from you. You liked how Dean led his team and despite the outcome, you still view him as a winner and hold … Continue reading

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ETNZ: What we can learn from Dean Barker and his team

The 34th America’s Cup – what times of great thrill, frustration and deep sense of loss we endured individually and as a nation. But we also saw what an engaged, high performing team and great leadership looks like. Here are … Continue reading

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