Posts Tagged ‘Challenge’
Sacred Cow or A Load of Bull? Why It’s In Your Best Interests to Question Everything
What do iTunes, Bitcoin and eBay have in common? All their founders were prepared to challenge the sacred cows of their respective industries, and the dominant thinking of the time. Behind any revolutionary idea is a courageous woman or man who’s been willing to defy entrenched doctrines in their organisation, industry or society. And behind…
Read MoreThe Power of Reflection
One of the most common reactions I get from people who experience executive coaching is: “Wow, just having the time and space to think about that issue I’ve been grappling with has been great!” When was the last time you hit the pause button? Today’s business landscape is fast paced, complex and demanding, so it’s…
Read MoreFour Leadership Lessons I Learned From My Kids
It has been said “the real magic wand is the child’s own mind” (Gasset) and I could not agree more. I am often reminded of the wisdom of children. In many ways this statement is counter intuitive, after all, are we not the ones supposed to be teaching them of the ways of the world? The truth…
Read MoreUsing the Difficulty – How to Transform a Challenge into an Opportunity
Challenge: “A test of one’s abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating undertaking…” (thefreedictionary.com) Challenges are everywhere. They are an everyday occurrence in our working lives, whether it be a poor profit result, a problematic relationship with a colleague or difficulties in leading others through change. Dealing with each one effectively is inextricably linked…
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