It’s when we are challenged to stop and think, that so often can create new insights.

I had such an example yesterday.

Presenting to a senior audience in a hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva, the focus was on the execution excellence needed to achieve Big Bold Goals.

A popular piece of advice over the past few years has been to encourage “authentic leadership”. Leaders who are open, vulnerable and say what they really think are lauded.

While the advice may be good, Yuval Noah Harare poses an interesting caveat.

What does it take to be a leader today?

To be a leader in times of exponential change where challenges come from every direction?

Today needs a different type of leader. A leader with a Big Bold Mindset

How comfortable are you with being found to be wrong? 

Does being wrong make you feel exposed, uncertain and want to go running for the cover of something that feels more comfortable?

Inspirational Leadership Story 1 - What connects mental health, living longer and Big Bold Goals?

These are three areas that I’m absolutely fascinated by. It just so happens that a couple of months ago, Netflix launched a series that linked these topics together.

What’s the worst leadership advice you’ve ever had?

What’s the worst leadership you’ve ever seen?

Some time ago I read about the Museum of Failures - a collection of failed products and services from around the world.

Leadership Speaker Topics for 2024 - how to navigate the Changing World of Leadership.

Unveiling the Current Themes and Trends in Leadership Speaker Topics

Leadership isn't a stagnant pool; it's a dynamic river, constantly flowing and evolving. To be at the helm, you need a compass, and that's where leadership speakers come in.

Tough news on the High Street this week as UK retailer, Wilko went bust with 12,500 jobs going bust. Tough news, and at the same time it shines a light on the challenge for businesses operating the same way they always have.

Event Organisers: How do you choose the best Leadership Speaker for your 2024 event? A guide to making your Leadership Conference the most impactful it can be.

As an event organiser, it’s an important decision to get right, the choice of leadership speaker for your event. Get it right and it sets the tone not just for the event, but for the whole year ahead.

10 crews of 8 people, made up of parents and students, will be rowing 80 miles down the Thames from Radley to Hampton to raise money for Shooting Star Children's Hospices ..