Leadership lessons of Steve Jobs, pt6
6. Don’t be a slave to focus groups This lesson I think is quite fascinating, as it turns a multi-industry function and almost necessity right on its head to say we [...]
Leadership lessons of Steve Jobs pts 4 & 5
4. 'When behind, leapfrog'. Jobs and his products have not always been invincible, there came a realisation one day that iMac was quite far behind when it came to music – [...]
Leadership lessons of Steve Jobs pt3
3. 'Taking responsibility end to end'. As the title suggests this leadership lesson is about taking control and taking responsibility, we have a conscious choice about everything we do, who we [...]
Leadership lessons of Steve Jobs pt2
2. Simplify. Steve Jobs’s second leadership lesson is 'simplify' and with this his skill was about zeroing in on the essence of the Apple products and eliminating all unnecessary components that would [...]
The real leadership lessons of Steve Jobs
I am not sure if you agree with this, but there is an argument to say that in his lifetime Steve Jobs is someone who has made a huge impact on the world. [...]
A kick up the Chief Executive – coaching, it’s value and what’s expected
This is a refreshing and insightful Sunday Times article by Carly Chynoweth that explores the value of coaching in today's business climate and what senior leaders should expect from their coach. [...]
Money – not the only motivator for top talent
Sylvia Ann Hewitt shares her top three motivators that rank equal to or higher than salary and compensation: 1. Flexible work arrangements. 2. Recognition. Thanking people for their hard work and commitment is key [...]
Leadership is a contact sport…
A study by Marshall Goldsmith and Howard Morgan of what REALLY works when it comes to leadership development programmes. One over-riding constant is instilling a coaching relationship. Participants ongoing interactions, contact and follow [...]
Jose Maria Olazabal’s perspective on six key ingredients to successful leadership and team building
This is Jose Maria Olazabal's perspective on six key components of successful leadership and team building. Building such a team that achieved one of the greatest sporting comebacks to win the 2012 Ryder Cup: [...]
A must watch for a dose of inspiration…
Do you want a dose of inspiration today? Just watch this 4 minute video - Apply full screen and turn up the volume! Click here to be inspired!