Frances finds that having fun is a big part of building greater engagement with her team. She challenges them to come up with innovative ways to enjoy themselves as a team and learn something new. For example, they chose an art class that included wine and cocktails for the team end-of-year function. Everyone received lessons … Read more
James wanted exceptional people around him to create a culture that was client and quality focused for his new venture. He did not want to be an expert at everything. In fact, he preferred people who knew their area of expertise better than he did. He never felt threatened by hiring people who were smarter … Read more
David left a successful corporate career and built a flourishing new venture, something many corporate executives only dream of doing. He attributes his success to the direct relationship between his behaviours, and how people respond to him. There is a correlation with where he is at and how people respond to him. Some days he … Read more
When Satya Nadella was appointed in 2014 as only the third CEO in Microsoft’s 40-year history, he knew that as well as the urgent need for Microsoft’s technology and business strategy to evolve, even more pressing was the need to develop its culture and redefine its purpose. 👇🏽 Microsoft embarked on an extensive effort to … Read more
As the CEO of a fast-growing business, Michael faces the challenge of scaling up to meet the expected demand for their products. He is mindful that scaling the business is as much a leadership challenge as it is a business challenge. He knows he needs to step up his leadership if he is to expect … Read more