I’ve had the good fortune to meet some exceptional leaders in my professional life. Sadly, I’ve had an up-close view, as well, of those leaders who have turned self-aggrandizement into a fine art. The question is, “When did self-aggrandizement become such a leadership imperative?” I’m convinced that many of the leaders who fall into this …
In my article last week, I wrote about the dangers posed by leaders with an overabundance of red flag behaviours, occupying seats of power. Far too many red flag leaders are more concerned with the prestige that comes with their titles, than with executing the work associated with leadership excellence. Green flag leaders, on the …
For the record, my belief is that leaders who are infatuated with their titles are more enamoured with the shiny perception of importance that comes with the title, than with executing the work required of the title. Adulation holds more addictive value for them than stewardship. Leaders must pause and ask themselves whether they are …
There are true leaders and then, there are the leaders who are infatuated with the “idea” of leadership. All of us have encountered leaders who are thrilled with the title, authority and power associated with the position. They revel in the perks of the position, without delivering an equal measure of value. In other words, …
When individuals demonstrate a pattern of sustained positive impact on themselves, others and businesses, that produces tangible and targeted outcomes, that’s leadership success. In the business environment, it’s the impressive leader, whose calm, yet competitive energy, drives superlative business momentum. In everyday life, it’s the unsung, yet steady heroes, without the fancy titles, who inspire …
A business either lives in harmony or it lives in dissonance. There is no middle ground. Some businesses have embraced disharmony as a way of life and continue to function at a level of normalcy inside chaotic bubbles. Complacency with discord, is their comfort state. On the other hand, those businesses that normalize harmony and …
These days, simply listening to the news or reading the newspapers is a psychological hazard. Tragic news is louder than good news. People caring for others is overshadowed by people intent on harming others. In the past few weeks in T&T, we’ve witnessed more than our fair share of inhumanity. The big question is, “Where …
More often than not, when I encounter an employee-centered leader, I am encountering an evolved individual, who is pouring goodness and goodwill into others. These leaders are special. They exude a magnetism that is charismatic. People are drawn to them and they in turn, create encounters that leave individuals feeling energized and uplifted. It is …
The inconvenient truth is that both toxic and wholesome individuals get promoted. This means that good, bad and ugly habits make the journey as well. One way to begin the process of neutralizing the habits that can cause mayhem and maximizing those that breed civility, is for leaders to undertake the exercise of self-enquiry. It’s …
Preparing prospective and newly promoted leaders, before they are ascended to their new roles, is an undertaking that I believe, should never be treated with indifference. As a leadership and service transformation practitioner, I interact with talent at all business levels, so I see the strengths and the deficits up close. I’ve encountered far too …