Consider what in your life, work, and business you have already moved from good to great. Now, what will you need to focus on, and…
Elite Mindset
Be unfettered by conventional thinking
I do hope to be remembered as being “unfettered by conventional thinking”, what a wonderful way to be thought of!
Elite Lessons – Leading Change
He sees a vision for change, is committed to it, knows he needs to talk to everyone in the business.
Are you “Post-Economic”?
You can’t actually hire him. He is “post-economic.” He only works for the people he chooses.
Take time to identify the problem
At a recent meeting with a client leadership team, we took time for identifying and articulating a key problem sitting within the organisational behaviour.
Where do you sit when the game starts?
Jim: Where do you sit when the game starts? Sue: On the bench. Jim: So who makes all the decisions when the game starts? Sue:…
Yes, and…
Where could “Yes, and” take you today?
What did you learn?
Start with “Did you have Fun?”, then move on to, at the right time, “What did you learn?”
Elite Mindset: Transformative change takes time
Transformative change takes time. Accept this, then consider the long-term value of investing in it.
Who mentors the mentors?
If you are already mentoring others formally or informally, who mentors or coaches you? A good mentor will allow you to see the hope inside…
Do you glance or do you catch a glimpse?
The opposite of a glance…is a glimpse: because in a glance, we see only for a second, and in a glimpse, the object shows itself…
What Enlivens You?
I know that talking to people also really enlivens me. I often begin by listening, and then seek to have a conversation that connects dots…
We need to become more comfortable with being uncomfortable
Inspiration around growth, stretching, as well as getting comfortable being uncomfortable.
Elite Lessons: Anthony Bourdain – Be Open
Anthony Bourdain absolutely felt that eating and drinking with people, and sitting down to “break bread” was one of our key reasons for being.
Elite Mindset – James Timpson – Lead from Trust and Kindness
Regular readers will know I am a fan of James Timpson and his leadership of the eponymous and family-owned company he leads, with emphasis on…
A coaching paradox
The coaching paradox is that the very things that hold us back are the reasons we need a coach in the first place.
Going beyond genius by making it simple
I love to share what I learn and hope this story can help you unlock your own genius then take it up to the top…
Elite Mindset – Leading with Belief
Belief influences our feelings, behaviours and actions. They guide our decisions. In this way, they determine our effectiveness as leaders.
Elite Mindset – make time to then choose Intellect over Effort
I always recommend for leaders to take time to focus on the “M” in the formula above, to take time out from their busy schedule…
Elite Mindset – Be as curious as a Dog
Be as curious as a dog. To a dog every moment is confusing, every moment is like “I don’t know what is going on here,…
Elite Mindset – listen to your internal music
Their creative process is dominated by external noise as opposed to internal music. I love to listen and learn!