A midlife crisis is the classic explanation for feelings of frustration, irritability and futility, especially for mid-career, 40′ or 50′ something, high performers. But this explanation is deeply inadequate and somewhat insulting for people who have always succeeded and aspired to make a difference. This article offers another interpretation of the midlife crisis, where uncomfortable [...]
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change. — Charles Darwin, c. 1809-1882 What Resilience Looks Like . . . Resilient people . . . • View problems and challenges as opportunities • Learn from their mistakes/failures • Succeed despite their [...]
The price for being successful: Success a paradox? I have been fortunate enough this year to experience extreme highs and lows – both on a personal and professional level. On a personal level – I had to face some life changing changes and challenges. Some of these changes were as a result of a lifecycle [...]
Facing the Wall – Overcoming obstacles: We’ve all been there. What was once an exciting new project has turned into a grind. What was once a head stuffed full of ideas, is now a whole lot of empty space. You’re out of steam and overworked, almost ready to give up the whole thing and seek [...]
Introduction: Leadership has been described as an art form, a performing art, a science, a profession, a position, and a function of a larger management role. Whatever your point of view on this, you are likely to agree that leadership is a very demanding human process. It requires process and relating skills, on a personal, [...]
Struggling to stay ahead? Improper cash flow management – cash is king – never forget it Fear and confusion – plan, prioritise and stay focused Lack of capital – don’t start with a bang – grow slowly Not learning from your mistakes – assess what went wrong and why Not targeting a particular market – [...]
Leadership has been described as an art form, a performing art, a science, a profession, a position, and a function of a larger management role. Whatever your point of view on this, you are likely to agree that leadership is a very demanding human process. It requires skills and knowledge, on a personal, interpersonal, team, [...]
“I am a business owner. But business growth is slow and I am not so sure whether I should continue this battle of survival. My wife now wants to start her own business, but knowing what I do now, I am not so sure. What can I do to address my fears and insecurities?” According [...]
It goes almost without saying that leadership in a complex environment requires both skill and practice. Over time, and through various life experiences, a leader develops an extensive repertoire of roles, which can make him or her seem very different to different people in different situations. To attract followers, a leader has to be many [...]
Sustained performance requires a cohesive, motivated leadership team at all levels in an organisation. But, how does one build leadership depth? What can organisations do to strengthen leadership capabilities and develop future leaders? “It has often been said that managers administer and leaders inspire. This is true, but you cannot really be effective unless you [...]
