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Thoughts on leadership, competence, organisational culture and the future of work
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Carrot and Stick
The Carrot and Stick feature image for this post is “Europe 1916” by Boardman Robinson. Anti-war cartoon depicting Death enticing an emaciated donkey towards a precipice with a carrot labelled “Victory.” The…
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Leaderships Seven Deadly Sins
We have all heard of the seven deadly sins. If you are a regular churchgoer, you probably heard and recited them more than others. You will probably also understand them more than…
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Leadership and 10 Traits to be Aware Of
Leadership traits to be aware of and not only avoid people with them but also ensure you do not develop these yourself! I have seen it time and time again where the…
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Decisive Leaders
Decisive leaders seek out the appropriate information they need to make good decisions. Basically they have a broad understanding of the knowledge held by their team, colleagues, and leaders, henceforth this information…
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Male Menopause
Not so many years ago, male menopause was not understood or recognised. It would be just the brunt of a joke when referring to a man. Who had gone out and bought…
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Core values of Leadership
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters What are leadership values? Core values of leadership are the main principles that will direct a team leader’s decision-making and ultimately provide the team’s direction. An effective CEO…
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Leadership and Bullying
Is Leadership and Bullying a choice or a necessary evil? Leadership and bullying may seem like opposite sides of the same coin, but they have distinct characteristics and vastly different impacts on…
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The Power of Servant Leadership
The Power of Servant Leadership: Putting Your Team First is a concept that emphasises a leadership style focused on serving the needs of the team members and stakeholders rather than prioritising the…
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Chain of Command
People who know me understand that the chain of command is the only management structure for me. It is the only management structure that has stood the rigours of time, proven itself…
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Servant Leaders
I am at that point in my life and career as a servant leader. That I find myself defending this style of leadership and mindset more and more often. There are many…
