The ‘leaders: born or made’ (or nature or nurture) debate is one that comes up time and again (I cover it in the first chapter of my book, which is available for download here). For some people the evidence is so overwhelmingly clear that leaders are made that they think the debate is over, but […]
When you are put into positions of power and authority in organisations you are given many levers and mechanisms which you can try to use to control – appraisals, bonuses, salaries etc. However compelling people to do things for you is not leading them – it’s an attempt at control, and usually people resent it […]
Invitation to my book launch 26th June, 6.30pm, RSA, London For the last two years I have been writing my book, and I would like to invite you to come along and celebrate with me, its launch into the world. It will be an opportunity to hear more about the book, and the work that […]
This is an article which I wrote for my publisher to help publicise my new book. I decided to make it available here as well as on their website. How effective is leadership development? Some things to consider: Prior to the economic crash, many of the investment banks that indulged in dubious behaviours, were […]
It’s been a long time since I have written a blog post – I have been writing a book, and somehow the process has left me with less to say in blog posts. I think that’s coming to an end though, and I expect to see more here soon. I decided to start back up […]
Quantum physics is a subject which has troubled physicists for many years now (it certainly troubled me when I did my physics degree!). Some of the more outlandish aspects and implications of its theories have been somewhat ignored by many scientists, just because they result in too much questioning of some fundamental ways in which […]
Montgomery Burns is, Homer’s boss and is in charge of the Nuclear Power plant in The Simpsons. Anyone who’s seen The Simpsons can’t help but appreciate the humour in this character; he is a parody of managers and leaders everywhere. Here are some lessons from his leadership… How to succeed in business: Mr. Burns: […]
There is much cynicism about leadership within the world today. And yet there are more and more calls for leadership, and much commentary on the deficit of leadership in organisations and society. What’s missing? What is it that we are looking for and not finding? There are perhaps, many answers to this question, and I […]
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