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The Optimisitic Realist: How to Balance Optimism and Realism During Change â Part 2
Small Changes for a Big Impact
Balancing optimism and realism is not about choosing one over the otherâitâs about integrating both to build trust and...

The Optimistic Realist: Leadership During Change and Transition Part 1: Why Balance Optimism and Realism?
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Effective Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with Confidence
Change is inevitable, but transition is personal. Â
As William Bridges famously stated, âIt isnât the changes that...

A Different Metaphor for Leadership Growth
Wayfinding Leadership: Navigating an Ever-Changing Landscape
In my past life, I reported to a manager who intensely disliked the word âjourneyâ in conversations about leadership...
Moving Towards A Truly Customer-Centric Organization The Role of Leadership
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This title isnât just about businesses - it applies to not-for-profits, government agencies, universities, and other organizations that serve stakeholders rather than...

Business Planning That Works: Setting Direction and Driving Alignment
My book discusses seven focus areas essential for aligning and transforming a business. In previous newsletters, I introduced the first focus area: Strategic Intent -...

Align Your Business Vision with the Life You Want to Live
As we are now into the new year, it's the perfect time to pause and reflect. What worked well in the past year? What could...

Vital Truths Truths for Business Leadership #5
Effective Leadership is an Ongoing Quest
This post explores the fifth âVital Truthâ of business leadership.
Leadership is not a destination - itâs a quest...

Vital Truths Truths for Business Leadership #4
Leadership and Culture Are Interdependent
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A thriving culture doesnât happen by accident - itâs nurtured by leaders who understand the powerful relationship between their...

Vital Truths Truths for Business Leadership #3:
Leaders Need Development and Support
Leadership isnât a one-time achievement - itâs a journey of continuous improvement, adaptation, and personal growth.
In todayâs complex business...
Finish 2024 Strong - Scorecard Reporting
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As the year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to assess your business's performance. Â
A business scorecard provides a clear...
Why Every SME Leader Needs a Business Operating System
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"Systems run the business, and people run the systems."Â Michael GerberÂ
Operating a small or medium-sized enterprise without a structured Business Operating System...

Vital Truths for Business Leadership #2
A Leader Role Models Behaviours for Others
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This newsletter edition continues to explore the 5 Vital Truths of Business Leadership.
As leaders, we set...