Jun 21, 2020The Bigger Picture (Edit)Your role as a leader in business is to guide and encourage your team, so everyone arrives at the desired end result safely. Having a clear perspective on where your company is headed, but not being blinded by the full scope of the process is part of your business journey. …Leadership5 min readLeadership5 min read
Jun 14, 2020More Than End Result (Edit)I’ve been thinking about the top problems I’ve seen being repeated over and over again by leaders in business. What I’ve come to conclude is that leaders are too quick to focus on the result. …Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Jun 7, 2020Leading Through Risk (Edit)As a leader, one of your biggest tasks is managing risk. Without this skill set, you won’t get far. Most leaders learn this as they get more experience, but not all can grasp the concept of managing risks to the full extent, nor do they navigate safely around them. Navigating…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
May 31, 2020Thoughts About Trust (Edit)What is it that makes an organization thrive? What keeps business and its employees motivated and engaged? What is the number one thing customers expect from a company? The more I read about leadership, and the more I think about my own experiences, the more simple the answer to these…Leadership5 min readLeadership5 min read
May 24, 2020Empowering Others (Edit)I’ve been writing a series of blog posts about leadership and using the skills of a mountain guide to creating success in business. I’ve learned about the six areas of focus from Christopher I. …Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
May 17, 2020Leading Through Change (Edit)After over 20 years working across the IT sector, with both national and international companies, I’ve seen a pattern of problems happening over and over again. …Leadership5 min readLeadership5 min read
May 10, 2020The Adaptable Leader (Edit)I’ve been writing about leadership these last few posts because that’s an area of focus for me. This time, I will write about leadership and the need to be adaptable. It’s one of the six principles Christopher I. Maxwell writes about in his book, “Lead Like a Guide: How World-Class…Leadership5 min readLeadership5 min read
May 3, 2020Social Intelligence Leads The Way (Edit)It was during an assignment for a leading IT company, where I reported directly to the CIO, that I first saw Social Intelligence in action. At the time, I didn’t realize what it was or why it was important when thinking about ways to lead others. Only now, in working…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Apr 26, 2020The Essence of Leadership (Edit)I often read about the differences between leaders versus managers because strengthening my own leadership skills is something I continuously strive to do. Christopher I. Maxwell, in his book, “Lead Like a Guide: How World-Class Mountain Guides Inspire Us to Be Better Leaders”, offers a much-needed view on leadership. It’s…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Apr 19, 2020Three Words to Rule Them AllI have been doing this a couple of times before. But as I have lost my focus and inner guiding voice, there have been gaps in terms of years. The idea is as brilliant as its simple: Choose three words that will act as a lighthouse and guide you throughout…My 3 Words3 min readMy 3 Words3 min read
