When stepping into an interim management roleâwhether for a business turnaround, factory start-up, or merging cultures in a complex acquisitionâthe stakes are always high. Time is limited, the challenges are immediate, and the solutions must balance people, processes, and culture.
These unusual sce...
In the Assertiveness-Duality Continuum, we explored the delicate balance between extremes of being "too nice" and "too aggressive." At the centre lies the assertive leader, integrating empathy and assertiveness to foster trust and accountability. But can all leadership styles naturally align at this...
The Assertiveness Duality Continuum
This duality continuum reflects a spectrum of leadership styles and interpersonal dynamics, emphasising the balance between extremes of being "too nice" or "too aggressive." Hereâs how we can describe either side of this continuum:
Left Side (-5 to 0): The Dom...
Imposter Syndromeâthe pervasive feeling of being a fraud despite evident successâaffects a significant portion of high achievers. This phenomenon can hinder professional growth, mental health, and leadership effectiveness. Letâs delve into the neuroscience underlying imposter syndrome, its impact on...
Leadership is about navigating complexity, balancing strength with empathy, and staying authentic while adapting to challenges. In this 4-part series, weâll explore the foundational elements of modern leadershipâassertiveness, emotional intelligence (EQ), and the ability to find balance in every sit...
Unveiling How Strategy, Goals, and Cultural Frameworks Fit Together to Enhance Organisational Experience â Derek Mair
Building a high-performing organisation requires more than just setting ambitious goals. The alignment between strategy, goals, and culture plays a critical role in shaping not only...
In many organisations, especially those prioritising safety, quality, or strict regulations, the culture can lean heavily on managed compliance. Compliance is crucial, no doubtârules and procedures safeguard both people and operations. But what happens when the organisational culture is driven solel...
Companies today are twisting themselves in knots trying to figure out how to engage their employees more.
The fundamental flaw in this endeavour is that itâs not about trying to engage them, its about energising them so they âchooseâ to be more engaged.
In today's competitive business environment,...
At the very foundation of the human psyche is this simple fact:
đ„ The need to be congruent with who you identify yourself as in different situations.Â
In order to have something like an amazing business, you need to develop the beliefs, values and identity of an amazing leader / business owner.
You nee...
PUSH Leadership vs. PULL Leadership; The stats over the past 15 years speak for themselvesâŠ
Interdependency is key to drive innovation through collective contribution, where team members are âpulledâ along together influenced by a strong sense of shared purpose.Â
One thing is abundantly clear, you can...
âEmployee Engagement' has been a buzzword for some time now across corporate and SME companies.
An employee might be categorised as being âengagedâ if they do their job well, have decent working relationships, and participate positively with the company culture. However, the question may remain wit...
In financial markets Options and Futures are examples of zero-sum games where, if one party loses, the other party wins, and the net change in wealth is zero.
In social circles, poker and gambling are popular examples of zero-sum games since the sum of the amounts won by some players equals the com...