The expression ‘throwing out the baby with the bath water’ is an effective illustration of the tendency to confuse important principles and issues. Imagine for a moment giving the baby a bath and then throwing out the baby with the discarded bath water into the veldt outside! Many of our mistakes in life are caused […]
I recently spent time with the UJ Rugby team’s Head Coach, Werner Janse Van Rensburg, and team Life Coach, Jacques Van Reenen. Three seasons ago their team was at their lowest position ever on the Varsity Cup log. A year later – last year and this year – they played in the semi-finals. I will […]
All actions and reactions in life are triggered by some feeling, thought, desire, belief and choice. Triggers may arise from within us (our remembrances, thoughts, feelings). Triggers may arise from a multitude of sources from outside. Ultimately many triggers are at play in our daily life. It would probably be impossible to really trace the […]
The expression ‘inner peace’ is often used with various connotations. When we speak of inner peace in the context of human behaviour it may need clearer definition. It is in fact a concept that may be difficult to define for those who seek a scientific explanation. From a behavioural and leadership context there are few […]
I am often asked by Executives I work with about the worth of an MBA, whether it will in fact contribute towards their improvement as leaders and in their careers? From personal experience and in my dealings with leaders that acquired an MBA qualification, it doesn’t always give aspiring leaders all the tools they need […]
Whilst having a conversation with someone recently, the topic turned to leadership and what we do here at Leadership Platform. She shared that she was a little frustrated with us because we are always saying that we believe all people to be leaders, but then seem to only feature big name leaders from big name […]
The great leadership question First impressions Have you had the experience of walking into a company’s offices and within a few minutes you tangibly feel the organisational climate around you? Sometimes a positive feeling is triggered by an enthusiastic and competent receptionist and follow-up people we meet. Sometimes the feeling is one of a disjointed […]
2015 is drawing to a close. It has been eventful from a leadership perspective and 2016 promises to be more so – from a business, political, educational and global point of view. As you prepare to go into the quieter season, consider listening to these two podcasts: 1) As a business manager and/or owner, what […]
et us be deeply honest for a moment, because this is what sincere, brave individuals and leaders do – they are brutally honest with themselves, others and the world! I recently tweeted this: “Leadership is…being honest with yourself; asking brave questions about life, about everything” To all leaders out there, are you brutally, even frightfully […]
Iwatched Britain’s Got Talent the other evening. One participant in particular stood out during this leg of the semi-finals. The first time I saw him participate during the quarter finals I couldn’t wait to see and listen to him again. Well, he didn’t disappoint, because he sat down behind the piano and played and sang […]
