by Keith Coats | Jun 25, 2013 | Archive, Diversity, Leadership
“A team effort is a lot of people doing what I say” seems to be the approach of many a leader. Of course we all know that this is not how it should be but unfortunately, is often how it is. How many times have you spoken to someone who is ensnared in the trap of such...
by TomorrowToday Global | Jun 24, 2013 | Archive, Change, Leadership
Unless you have been locked in a cupboard it has been very hard to not be aware that the 69th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion of German occupied France on 6th June 1944 has recently passed us. Next year will probably be the last significant year of remembering...
by Graeme Codrington | Jun 17, 2013 | Archive, Leadership
At TomorrowToday South Africa’s recent showcase in Sandton, our team asked the 60 or so business leaders who attended what their biggest organisational needs were right now. Nearly one third rated “understanding changing business contexts” as their...
by Keith Coats | Jun 13, 2013 | Leadership
The practice of leadership has many important facets and nuances. Strategic formation and implementation is often regarded as the ‘most important of all leadership responsibilities’ and it certainly is important. Strategy almost always forms a core part of the...
by Keith Coats | Jun 11, 2013 | Leadership
I remember reading a story about Mark Twain in Leonard Sweet’s excellent book, Summoned to Lead. The story goes that Twain had a bad habit of swearing, a habit that offended his wife’s sensibilities. Having failed on numerous occasions to correct this distasteful...
by TomorrowToday Global | Jun 7, 2013 | Archive, Change, Future Trends, Leadership
Google famously has the slogan “don’t be evil”. They are however embroiled in a worldwide issue – is tax avoidance evil? Not only have Google been dragged into the fray, but Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Starbucks and even famous individuals such as Jimmy...