I remember the exit interview well. It was one of the worst I’ve experienced, so the memory sticks. When asked for my reason for leaving, I didn’t hold back. One...
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If you got fired, how would you like it to go down?
“The CEO has stepped down voluntarily and will assume a new position as [insert job title nobody cares about here]” Because what they really care about it is: Was he...
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Change yourself for a job, and this is the result …
Would you ever change yourself for a job? Either to land a dream job, or get a promotion at your current one? Most people would, in kneejerk-reaction-mode, say No with...
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Easing job pressure begins with understanding this …
Your job has a lot of pressure. I’m not talking about the stress of running from meeting to meeting, setting and achieving your annual objectives or dealing with David in...
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What if they realise you’re not as competent as they thought?
The biggest fear leaders have is that people will discover their incompetence Holy wow, right? Even the leaders who look like they have it all under control may not necessarily...
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Cure Boss Envy by Being the Boss They Envy
Ever had boss envy? Or team envy? You look at a peer in your organisation and wonder – how on earth is he able to high five his team and...
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“All men should be leaders”
Deciding. That’s the tough part, right? Choosing the path to go down. The one you’ll stick to. Dedicate yourself to. It’s why most people put off deciding – they fear...
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So … where’s the fun in failure, exactly?
We’ve heard all the stories on how failure today eventually led to victory tomorrow. Thomas Edison being the most famous story of them all. But let’s not forget JK Rowling...
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Here’s what we’re all thinking: Genuine connection’s scary as hell
The two emotions that motivate (and which one you’re not using)
He made me laugh. That’s all it took. (I’m not easy) The most memorable leaders I’ve worked with all have something in common. Humour. Or humor if you’re on the other side of the pond to me. It’s not that they laughed their way through tough times – they’re not sadists. It’s that they kept things light and actually had…
