A common response when strategy doesn’t seem to be happening is to throw out the framework for implementing it and look for a new one. But in my experience, the framework is rarely the problem. The far deeper and bigger problem is discipline. I strongly believe in the importance of frameworks for delivering strategy. Some […]
Values
5301 trees and 7 women entrepreneurs
Beyond the Quarter’s mission is to create a world where business serves humanity. We help leaders build companies that are human, profitable and sustainable. So our very reason for existing is to positively contribute. In addition, in 2021 we undertook 2 initiatives which align with our core purpose and work of making business better. \- […]
On Boris, on values, on apologies and on leadership
Liz Truss this morning said in interview that there are more important things to focus on than whether Boris Johnson broke lockdown rules. This debacle is a treasure trove of lessons on values, on apologies, and on leadership. Values I tell all companies I work with to get their values in place, and to make […]
Being authentic is not the most important thing
The “Be Authentic” religion has always troubled me. Dogmatic. Non-negotiable. Supreme. I don’t buy it. It’s not the most important thing, because it positions your “authenticity” as more important than the collective good. “Be authentic” is a selfish mantra. The top of the hierarchy isn’t to be authentic. It is to “do the right thing”. […]
A Special Place to work
A New Year’s wish for all of us. There’s a Special Place to work. One that is exceptionally rare, and often only temporary. It’s a place where the leaders understand that servant leadership is not a badge to show off for the world to know what a great leader they are, but a sacrifice to […]