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Think Global, Act Local: A Leadership Perspective on Navigating Change During Turbulent Times

Dear Fellow Change Leader, In times of significant social and organizational disruption, I often reflect on a principle that has guided me through decades of witnessing and facilitating change: “Think Global, Act Local.“ I first encountered this phrase in 1990, during one of South Africa’s most turbulent periods. As Nelson Mandela emerged from 27 years of imprisonment and the banned

November 14, 2024 No Comments

Navigate Your Organization’s Next Big Change with Confidence: Four Power Moves for Change Leaders

When was the last time you had space to truly think through a major organizational change before you were in the midst of it? It’s probably been a while, right? What’s Going On? To be fair, there are occasions when there truly is limited time to plan and prepare—like a crisis or emergency that requires an immediate response. But

October 31, 2024 No Comments

The Hidden Cost of Success: Why Your Company is Losing Employee Buy-In Harnessing Psychological Safety to Reignite Workplace Passion

In a world where company growth and success should fuel employee satisfaction, 67% of staff are not positively engaged. Here’s why, and what you can do about it. The Engagement Paradox I recently heard from an executive-level leader at a growing company. This company was good at what it did, it had a sterling reputation, and its work was known

October 17, 2024 No Comments

From South Africa to the United States: A Leader’s Guide to Navigating Political Uncertainty

I’d never witnessed this before. A national election was threatening to tear a country apart. A high risk of violence by supporters of the losing party. Uncertainty about how the work of our organization would be impacted by the new government. I was unsure who I could trust in the workplace to speak about my concerns. Some people seemed to

October 4, 2024 No Comments

How to Have a Team of ‘A Players’

“When I reviewed my staff, I noticed that I scored 50% of them at 4 or 5 on a Trustworthiness scale, with 5 being the highest score. 40% of the staff were at a 2 or 3, and I worry about their work quality all the time.” This is what I heard from an executive leader in a recent coaching

September 20, 2024 No Comments

Making the Most of the Remaining Third: A Leader’s Guide to Focused Progress

67% Two-thirds of 2024 has already passed. It’s a sobering realization, isn’t it? 32% One-third. That’s the time that remains in this calendar year. As leaders and managers, we’re faced with a significant challenge . . . How do we make the most of this remaining time? How do we ensure that we’re not just busy, but truly productive

September 6, 2024 No Comments