Nominate! Male Leadership research
New research from White Water Group in association with NatWest Markets, seeks to learn about good male leaders. Those leaders who succeed in these turbulent, diverse and more complex times, who are inclusive in their approach and are role models for younger men and...
Leadership and Resilience: Sometimes we just need the proof
There are many ways to convince somebody that changing a behaviour might be a good idea. In most cases the simple rational argument is not enough; nor are appeals to emotions or shock tactics. Usually a combination of several factors lines up and we move from...
An inconvenient truth
This week being Passover, I revisited a post from a couple of years ago, The Rabbi’s leadership wisdom. In it, I debated the relationship between ‘telling it like it is’ and unintended consequences: in corporate life, like in real life, the messenger bears in part the...
Leadership Minute: The magical number for changing habits by François Moscovici
Instilling new behaviours and changing habits are fundamental actions to enhance your organisation’s performance. Good leaders should bear in mind one key number when fostering organisational change. Watch this video to find out what it is.
Leadership Minute: Courageous Conversations by François Moscovici – Part 2
In this Leadership Minute, François Moscovici focuses on courageous conversations. In contrast to the first courageous conversations video, this one concentrates on the importance the Negative Enquiry technique has when forcing conversations. Having the courage to...
Leadership Minute: Courageous Conversations by François Moscovici
In this Leadership Minute, François Moscovici focuses on courageous conversations. This is particularly important for leaders to have them with their team members. Having the courage to handle them is a starting point but there is more to it.
Compassionate Leaders
‘There is always pain in the room’ (Frost 2003) This week alone I have heard that someone’s frail elderly Mother is going through surgery, a city broker is dealing with a heart problem and has more tests to endure, a banker is despairing about yet more indecision...
Blackberries or Crème de Mure? iPhone or iSpy?
It is the holiday season and the debate continues. Should you or should you not check your e-mails while you are on holiday? Aren’t you meant to be ‘getting away from it all’? The Mail on line ran a story about managers returning even more stressed from holiday...
Avoiding Groupthink – How do you do it? – The Leadership Minute
The problem with groupthink is that you don’t know it’s happening! Yet this widespread phenomenon is highly damaging in business or politics, as we have seen recently. Is there a way to overcome this? – François shares two tips in the latest installment of our...
François introduces the Leadership Minute video series
We are delighted to introduce a new series of quick leadership and strategy tips for our clients and friends. As we come across interesting ideas, we will share them with you in a quick and practical way. To get us started: let’s talk about Iterative strategy...