Sometimes when I talk about love in leadership, you would think that I had just used a four letter word. Leadership is perceived as needing to be to be professional, effective and produce results, especially those of a monetary value. “Don’t get into too much of that touchy, feely stuff,” I’m told, “It will make...Read More

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Steven Covey As we continue on our journey of self-mastery arriving this week at the topic of Dynamic Communication, it’s fitting that I had a personal experience recently that neatly demonstrates the principle. A few weeks ago I...Read More

There you are in a leadership role. The role you have dreamt of, but reality is kicking in. You feel lonely, out of the loop, insecurity is creeping in and to be honest, you are just not enjoying it as much as you thought you would. It’s all starting to feel like hard work. You...Read More

Out this month, the Davies Review looks at the lack of women in our boardrooms, assessing a huge wealth of ideas to nurture women in business and widen the talent pool for upper management. It’s not about paying lip service to gender equality, despite women’s growing consumer power, the Davies Review states that nearly half...Read More