I have begun to read what promises to be a great book on the future of leadership: “Riding the Creative Rollercoaster, how leaders evoke creativity, productivity and innovation” by Dr Nick Udall. Within the first few pages Nick describes …
Are Creativity & Innovation Essential to the Future of Leadership? Read more »
How do you make sure that your executive and corporate communications are the best that they can be? If corporate communication is not an activity you undertake I would urge you to carefully consider just how important it is to …
In, Out, Shake it all about – how do you manage your communications? Read more »
If my years spent in TV journalism taught me anything it was that people love a good story, and according to Paul J. Zak*, recent scientific studies are putting a much finer point on just how a well-constructed narrative can change our …
Why we love a good human story in communications – the science Read more »
Generation Y individuals have a huge influence in 2014, both as employees and as customers. Now in their 30s, many Gen Y employees are climbing the corporate ladder and beginning to take influential positions. Having grown up with technology they …
21st Century leaders reap the benefits of sharing their vision and empowering staff Read more »
When I’m talking to clients about the importance of knowing and articulating their company spirit or essence I frequently get the same initial response: We do that already with our vision and values statement Are the two things interchangeable? Is …
Inside Out Leadership – Company Spirit first, then Vision & Values Read more »
In my vision every organisation recognises that somewhere, deep at the heart of the company, there is an essence (you might call it a spirit or soul or true purpose) that defines everything that they do. I have no doubt …
I have a Vision for Your Company or Organisation. Do you share it? Read more »
This article by Harrison Owen encapsulates how working with the spirit of a company rather than ignoring it creates a far more open space for everyone to work at their best. If you want to find out how to become …
Embrace the Spirit of your company to experience Open Space working Read more »
Saturday 10th May 2014 saw the first event for the Responsive Organisation – an ‘Unconference’, which was a new experience for me and a wonderfully liberating way to be involved in a day based around a topic, but without an …
Nick Haines has been practically applying the wisdom of Chinese Medicine within business, relationships and health for over 30 years. Nick and I were recently discussing my approach of helping businesses to define and articulate their spirit then embed the …
Shared ethos across an organisation can relieve stress – and illness Read more »
Every successful business has an end in mind and, unless it is a not-for-profit or a social enterprise, the end goal is related to turnover, profit and return on investment. After all, if a business is not making enough money …
Successful leaders encourage company-wide creativity – keeping the end in mind Read more »