This is why every CEO must take a break

This is why every CEO must take a break

I recently spoke with investors who were worried about their investment since the CEO of the company hasn’t taken any leave for a few years. They asked me if I can coach the CEO. Coaching is a great tool. It can do wonders when people...
When culture goes wrong: Five steps for a quick fix

When culture goes wrong: Five steps for a quick fix

The pandemic has placed all organisations in uncertainty. The key to success is changing and adapting, which cannot be achieved without proactively leading the organisational. Yes, even when employees are working...
Make no mistake: culture and ethics are led from the top

Make no mistake: culture and ethics are led from the top

The royal commission revealed unethical practices and behaviours in the financial sector that are associated with the culture of the specific organisations. These practices are indeed part of the organisational culture, but culture should not be blamed....
The first step for successful recruitment is the culture

The first step for successful recruitment is the culture

When I ask leaders growing companies about their challenges, getting the right people in the right time is always on top of their list. However, unfortunately, most of them are repeating the same mistake when recruiting new employees: they look at...
Avoiding the Painful Crisis of Executive Pay

Avoiding the Painful Crisis of Executive Pay

Over the past few years, we have seen a strong trend of investors taking remuneration very seriously, some losing patience and vocally voting against executive pay schemes (“strikes”). There are good reasons as to why we got here. However, while changing history is...