From a very early age, especially in the West, we are conditioned to seek recognition. 

We learn how to be a good boy or girl, and get a pat on the head for our trouble. 

That makes us happy. Read More

Given all that has happened in the last 18 months, what is coming next in your life? I can't believe there is anyone who has not paused for thought about what the future (now) holds for them. Yet relatively few seem to have done more than ruminate on it, and push it to the back of their mind, on the "too difficult" category. And little wonder, given the enormity of what is happening right now. Does anyone have a crystal ball that tells the future? Read More

"Well, I wouldn't exactly call him an enemy, but…"

This was a comment I overhead during a workshop when two of my delegates were doing an exercise to analyse the position of a stakeholder. For me, it sparked a chain of events that have shaped the work I do, and how I help people, and, how I could help you.

If you're working in a large complex organisation, especially at middle to senior levels, you're going to have a diverse group of stakeholders that you need to influence and get bought in. 

Without buy-in you'll be sunk before you know it. You have to get people aligned to your proposals and plans in order to get anything significant done. Read More

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Power comes in many forms. In Influential Leadership I explored seven sources of power that people use to influence others. These need to be recognised in any group or individual that you wish to influence, because it will give you clues as to what will be most effective.

Here’s a little example. Read More