This book is all about taking action, and I want to hit the ground running. Most problems and challenges in life are a matter of perspective. Adopting alternative perspectives enables you to see the problem differently. It doesn't mean that one … [Continue reading]
The Vision and Engagement Gap at the Top
In some recent research* it has been found that the number one skills gap among executives is the ability to build vision and engage stakeholders to make it happen. Without vision and engagement not a great deal is going to change, and … [Continue reading]
Disrespecting Your Leader
Nine out of ten leaders are not respected by nine out of ten of their followers. Well, that’s the way it often appears when you get a group of people together in a room talking about leadership. This also came across loud and clear earlier this … [Continue reading]
Corporate Politics: Necessary Evil or Waste of Time
A little while ago one of my private coaching clients was expressing his frustration about the political activity surrounding his work. This stimulated me to ask my connections about their views on this common feature of organisational … [Continue reading]
Help! Stakeholder on the Warpath
Outside the saloon bar, footsteps could be heard. Approaching slowly, spurs clattering on the boards as each step brought the intimidating presence of the stakeholder closer. The shadowy silhouette, complete with Stetson, paused briefly, the steaming … [Continue reading]
Courageous Ways to Influence People
There are many ways to influence people. Positive ways build long-term relationships, although there is a risk that in the short term you may not get what you want. Negative ways of influence are perhaps more likely to get you what you want today; … [Continue reading]
Seven Ways to Become More Visible
Are you getting recognised by the people who count in your organisation? It is one thing being really good at your job, expert in your field and able to bang in big results, and quite another getting noticed. Getting noticed means that you have … [Continue reading]
Making an Impact at the Top Table
The easiest way to make a big impact at the top table is to have big responsibilities. Ideally, bigger than most of the other people you have to work alongside. The type of roles which grab this limelight and, to a large extent, the organisation is … [Continue reading]
How to Navigate the Matrix
Most people at a middle or senior level in large organisations have at least two bosses, usually dubbed the solid and dotted-line bosses' — the classic matrix structure. Often, these bosses are conspicuous by their absence — tied up on other pressing … [Continue reading]
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