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Hold up the Mirror…….

Hold up the Mirror…….

As leaders, we need to ‘challenge the perception of ourselves’. When a large gap exists between how we see ourselves and how others see us, this leads to ‘leadership blind spots. This is why feedback from others is so important, it’s like a mirror that allows us to...
Avoiding the Deferred Life Plan

Avoiding the Deferred Life Plan

Retirement as a goal or final redemption is flawed for at least one very solid reason.  It is based on the assumption that we dislike what we are doing, during the most physically capable years of our lives. This makes about as much sense as saving up sex for old...
Beware of the Ostrich Effect !

Beware of the Ostrich Effect !

When it comes to dealing with underperformance in business many leaders act like the Ostrich. They put their head in the sand hoping the problem will go away.  But, if we avoid dealing with the underperformance problem, will it go away?  No, it will only get worse and...
Are you landing on your moon?

Are you landing on your moon?

There has been a lot of media coverage recently about the anniversary of the first landing on the moon. When NASA launches a moon shot, there is more energy expended in the first few minutes just getting the rocket off the launch pad, then it takes to propel the...