The significance of culture and its effects on organisational accomplishments and achievements is best described by Culture Leadership, which is linked to the concept of shadow of the leader. What does this mean? Put simply, the impact of top leaders on organisational culture is tremendous. Leaders lead by example, and thus have to be aware Read More
Imagine a world without growth. Development would not be possible without it. You don’t have to go too far to see that we have evolved as a species. If we hadn’t, we would be in the midst of living ‘Planet of the Apes’. Be that as it may, there are so many of us who Read More
Perception equals projection What does this mean? It means that your perception of people or situations around you is truly a projection of what is going on inside your mind. This is why two people can witness the same thing, yet each perceives it differently. For example, let’s say that someone is behaving badly in Read More
What is a thought? A thought is an electrical impulse, which fires up your neurons that are your brain cells. Neurons are electrical excitable cells that process and transmit information via your five senses. These impulses can be triggered by what you see, hear, taste, touch or smell, they can also be triggered by memories Read More
To read the first piece in this two-part series on the fundamentals of powerful leadership, click here. To be a vulnerable leader, you have to be comfortable asking for what you need and want, exposing your feelings, expressing what you are really thinking and being present. To be truly vulnerable is to not be afraid Read More