The Optimisitic Realist: How to Balance Optimism and Realism During Change – Part 2

“Most entrepreneurs don’t want more work — they want better outcomes.” During the summer break, I take the opportunity to reflect on the past year and the outcomes I would like to achieve in the year ahead. This often takes place on our garden wall overlooking the estuary – my contemplative place. I am usually joined by my yappy schnauzer – especially when I have food!   I have found when work...

  Every decision you make as a leader—big or small—is influenced by something deeper than strategy, targets, or KPIs. It is guided by your personal values.  This Fortnightly Focus is based on Small Change 1.1 – Clarify Your Personal Values from An Entrepreneur’s Guide. It highlights a truth many leaders sense but don’t always articulate: where you want to go in life and business is insep...

    “When we talk about change, we forget that it happens one conversation, one relationship, one leader at a time.” – Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) Over the past five months, we’ve explored the 5C Responsibilities of Change Leaders—Commitment Building, Collaboration, Capability Developing, Coaching, and Communicating. Together, these define what effective change leadership looks like i...