When the facts get in the way of our opinions
By Dan Gregory How do we know something is, in fact, a fact, or even THE facts, or just an opinion we’ve held so long we’re unprepared to give it up? Just as importantly, are those we look to engage...
View ArticleNeed to versus want to
by Dan Gregory One of the things that has human beings turning to motivational literature in their multitudes is the difference between “Need to” and “Want to”. Typically, want to doesn’t require a lot...
View ArticleResilience is no longer enough
By Kieran Flanagan Resilience has become the word of the moment. How many times have you heard this conversation? We’re facing a lot of change. We really need our people to be more resilient....
View ArticleHow to move from story telling to “story-doing”
by Dan Gregory It’s hard to argue against the power story telling wields as a tool of influence and persuasion. However, a more powerful tool is Story Doing. Indeed, story telling is one of the oldest...
View ArticleLoyalty might just be an old fashioned ideal
By Kieran Flanagan “Surely not,” you say! Well, hear me out. Staff loyalty was once the ultimate measure of a leader. When a leader was great people stuck around. They progressed through the company....
View ArticleYou’re on before you’re on
By Dan Gregory It doesn’t matter whether your speaking to your team, presenting to the board or giving a speech at an AGM or annual conference, you are on before you’re on and being aware of that is...
View ArticleDon’t ignore what is unchanging
By Kieran Flanagan In a world of relentless change, most leaders and organizations understand the importance of keeping up to date, but often forget the importance of looking to what will endure. What...
View ArticleWhat are you really selling?
By Dan Gregory Like it or not, we are all in the business of sales and selling. If you’re a leader, you’re selling your vision, your purpose and your ideas. If you’re a business person, you’re selling...
View ArticleReframe time: You don’t have all year
By Kieran Flanagan I am pretty sure Xmas just happened and somehow it’s April. Hilarious. IT IS APRIL! Just 263 sleeps until Xmas again. Perhaps it’s time to “reframe time”. Not that I am a Griswald...
View ArticleFuture Leadership: How do we lead when they no longer work FOR us?
By Kieran Flanagan Ah the good old days when leadership resembled a tidy, symmetrical pyramid of hierarchical control. Leaders at the top with layers of obedient minions, ready to do your bidding… or...
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