For very long, leadership was defined in a rather monotonous mould. A charismatic yet distant presence that wielded authority and power, often characterised by titles and labels. However, in today’s world, a new model of leadership is emerging. A new breed of purpose driven leaders who believe in being authentic, honest and consistent. Their success lies in their ability to empower, share and harness diverse ideas. Infact contrary to a stereotype thrown up by the age of technology, the future belongs to human-centric leadership.
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How often do people in your organisation disagree, reveal faults, deliver bad news on that high-stakes launch, without fearing retaliation or push back? Not always.. depends… maybe.. you might say. Unfortunately, a major tragedy a few years ago serves as a reminder that when courageous collaboration, trust and safely speaking up is not prioritized in companies, …
In March 2020, as Covid-19 spread rapidly around the world, the cards seemed stacked against Airbnb. With lockdowns and social distancing measures in force, global travel ground to a halt and within eight weeks the accommodation-booking platform lost 80% of its business. The pandemic could signal the end of a 12-year successful run of the …
We want to share a story with you; a true story. The setting is a corporate boardroom after a poor quarter. The Managing Director asks, very calmly, but seriously, on how the team feels the quarter went. One by one, each functional leader speaks. Each of them is well prepared, anticipating the question and keen …
‘I’m so used to focusing on getting things done all the time, that I no longer know how to find that calm, peaceful space within me where I find clarity. I know I need time to reflect, to be with myself with no agenda, and the answers will emerge – but I haven’t done that …
In his book, The Ride of a Lifetime, Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, compellingly tells the story of the time he was in Shanghai to open Disney’s first park in China. He was preparing for a grand, star-studded event, when he got the news of a little boy succumbing to an alligator attack in …
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In 2016, English Football Club Leicester City made history by winning the English Premier League. So what exactly made this win historic? That they had only narrowly escaped relegation from the league just the previous season and the odds of them winning the title were 5000-1, even higher than finding the Loch Ness Monster or …
The leadership Quest is The Human Quest. As we live fully into who we are, the purpose we were born to fulfil, we grow as leaders who make a real impact.
Wilson Sporting Goods specialises in manufacturing equipment for a wide range sports and has been around for 108 odd years. Joe Dudy joined the company as an entry level accountant 27 years ago and now serves as the CEO of the company. Over the years Wilson has been the global leader in manufacturing sporting equipment …
Is perfection a desired trait in leaders? Or is it a blind spot?
