There’s a real irony about “Imposter Syndrome”. In the VAST MAJORITY of cases, it’s a fake syndrome. Here’s what a syndrome is (straight from the dictionary): 1) a combination of medical problems that commonly go together and that show the existence of a disease: 2) used in the names of various illnesses (e.g. irritable bowel […]
BoP #003 When being a good leader collides with being an authentic one, choose good
We live in a world where we must all bow at the altar of authenticity. But we are all many authenticities and none. How do you determine what to do authentically? Especially if you lead an organisation where your behaviour counts? Here’s a 4 level model that should help.
Leaders beware the traps of authenticity
We live in a business culture that has made a God/dess of authenticity. Be authentic above all. But… if you lead a company, and especially if you’re a founder CEO where your word permeates the whole organisation, make sure you’re not being authentic to the wrong thing! I once delivered some group training where well […]
Do you recruit for cultural or values fit?
I’ve interviewed over 1000 people, and \*probably\* recruited over 500. I used to look for cultural fit when I was recruiting. I hear this a lot still. And it’s wrong. The right fit to look for, and the one I eventually learned to look for instead, is a values fit. Values are what matters – […]
BoP #002: The vulnerability you cannot have as leader
Sadly for up and coming leaders, vulnerability is being painted as a refuge from having to take responsibility. Vulnerability without self-efficacy can debilitate your company. But if you’re selective about how and when it surfaces, it can be empowering.