"Learning to manage in the gray zone"
This blog argues that executives who see the world in stark contrasts miss the nuances of situations and are less able to compromise to meet common interests.
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“The most complete revenge is not to imitate the aggressor.”
The Bad Influence of Aggressive Bosses
Identifying with an aggressor is a basic strategy for human survival. It’s time to call it out in the workplace.
Published on 27 Sep, 2017
"The uses of humour in the workplace"
The Dark Side of a Funny Situation
This blog looks at the sources of humor and to distunguish between humour that is congenial and empathetic and humour that is dysfunctional and divisive.
Published on 2 Jun, 2015
Patience is one of the more difficult challenges of being human
How Leaders Can Cultivate Patience in an Impatient World
Nine ways to develop this important “muscle” and reap its mental health benefits.
Published on 1 Jul, 2020
Good leadership requires self-aware and vulnerable leaders
Why the World Needs Self-Reflective Leaders
The coronavirus crisis facilitates the rise of autocratic and narcissistic leaders just when we least need them.
When asked what the post-Covid world might look like, French author Michel Houellebecq said, “The same – only worse.” While the quip is funny on the surface, there is indeed reason for all of us to wonder where the world is headed.
Published on 29 Jul, 2020
Nearly half of adults in the US have reported experiencing a psychiatric disorder at some point in their lives
The Four Types of Dysfunctional Executives and How to Handle Them
Basic understanding and empathy can go a long way in helping toxic leaders recover their best selves.
Published on 9 Apr, 2018
"Turning high potentials to star performers"
This blog discusses the qualities that turn high potentials into top performers.
Published on 29 Dec, 2014
"Abnormal is the norm in organisations"
This article describes a number of dysfunctional leadership prototypes found in organisations. Offered as a useful form of shorthand for identification purposes, it helps us understand how we can deal with this dysfunction in ourselves or our leaders.
Published on 1 Sep, 2009
"Four pathologies that can cripple leaders"
This blog entry with the Harvard Business Review explores four pathologies that can cripple an executive and bring misery to the workplace, and what to do about them.
Published on 1 Apr, 2014
"Narcissistic leaders and organisational sustainability"
Ethics in Business—Where is the education for narcissistic leaders?
This article explores the narcissistic inclinations of leaders and how this could affect the soundness and sustainability of organisations.
Published on 9 Jul, 2013
"Donald Trump’s new American brand is a cautionary tale for all leaders."
Lessons Learned from the Return of the Ugly American
Published on 12 Apr, 2017
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