From Silos to Synergy: Closing the Collaboration Divide in Cyber, Tech, and AI

Over the years, I’ve taken just about every personality test out there; Myers-Briggs, DISC, you name it. Each one offered valuable insights into how I work and what makes others tick. But there was always something missing. These tools helped me identify personality characteristics, but they rarely showed me how to actually collaborate and get … Read more

The Trust Paradox: Why human centred leadership is critical

In my early career, I saw first-hand the impact of disruptive technology as computer-aided design threatened the traditional electronic drafting profession. It would take us on average two weeks to draw a complex electronic circuit diagram by hand. The clients we served were dissatisfied with the lengthy delays and were hungry for the promise of … Read more

Embracing the Human Touch in Leadership Development

John Patterson, CEO and co-founder of Influential U challenges the traditional approach to leadership development which often fixates on acquiring specific skills which people believe will make them better leaders. The prevailing belief is that by becoming more charismatic, persuasive and better negotiators, they will be outstanding leaders. However, John contends that fixating on acquiring … Read more

Practicing the Human Touch 

We have all struggled with what to do about dysfunctional teams. You know what I’m talking about, the challenges of silos, personal agendas and in-fighting in teams that result in a lack of cohesion and alignment on a common goal. I have been searching for a program I could offer that would support teams to achieve … Read more

Influential U Podcast; Play In A Bigger Environment

It was an honour to be a guest on Influential U’s podcast hosted by the multi talented Josh Damigo. The episode, ‘Transformative Leadership’ is now available on all major podcast platforms for you to enjoy. Josh turned our interview into a great conversation about what I have learned from studying with Influential U and how … Read more