Over the years, working alongside executive teams, I’ve noticed a familiar pattern. When results stall or pressure builds, leaders instinctively turn to the plan - the clever strategy, the restructure, the next big move that promises to change everything. But the real work begins elsewhere.
Setting Goals, Building Trust and Catching Buffalos This is the final video in the series. Ian and I have been talking about the process of building a high performing team. In the beginning [...]
What do lion prides do with passengers? Tackling the thorny issue of poor performance and unmet expectations is vital if a business team wants to be successful and breakthrough to the next [...]
Lions have mastered this skill… how about you? In a lion pride, team selection and membership is an essential part of their survival. For lions, especially when they are hunting big prey [...]
Are you measuring what really matters? We are past halfway in 2017. Are you on track? Every organisation measures sales and cash flow and operating profit. What we call the smart stuff. You [...]
Is your organisation really a great place to work? I recently hosted a discussion with a small group of people aged between 21 and 34. The group, made up of employees from junior [...]
Who is sitting at your table? Reading Time: 3 mins A few years ago I had the privilege of working closely with Jim Collins. He researches great companies and he explains what separates [...]
People come to work every day with 4 needs. It’s the manager’s job to understand that they exist and to play their part in meeting them.
High-performing teams are the aspiration of almost every organisation I work with.
Who has had the biggest influence on your thinking about what a business leader is and does? Ram Charan is at the top of my list.
