Is your corporate purpose about learning? If your answer is ‘no’, then it’s not your purpose. One of the biggest problems for a leader is the notoriously confusing distinction between purpose and goals. Those who do not get and keep this clear are inevitably going to be dragging their anchor – probably without realising it. […]
Posts under ‘leadership mentoring’
How to Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Leadership by Brian Chernett
1. Leading from too far in front Some ‘visionary’ leaders believe that if they set off on a route march to the future, the rest of the team will follow and that those who are unable to do so are simply casualties of the process. What if the team genuinely have problems keeping up? … […]
CEOs: Is Your ‘Busyness’ displaying mediocrity? by Phil Jesson
When you think of your favourite leaders and imagine them at work, what is it that you see? Do you see them under a mountain of paperwork, rushing around looking concerned and anxious or do you see them looking calm and collected, with a clear desk and a clear mind? Why is it that some […]
SMEs leading from the front by Brian Chernett
So, the first budget of the UK Coalition Government UK will have been delivered by the time this blog is published. I can only speculate on what might be included. It’s clear that the options open to George Osborne in his first budget are limited. He has to make cuts in government spending plans and […]
Getting the best out of your team following a re-structure
The Academy for Chief Executives, a leading provider of experiential business learning® facilitates groups of CEOs and Managing Directors who meet together every month to network and take full advantage of peer group learning. Part of membership involves members taking their issues to the table and discussing them with their peers. At a recent meeting, […]
A place for CEOs to talk about issues and best practice
Academy Chairman Phil Jesson was recently interviewed by The Business Hub Radio Show podcast (which was broadcast on Star Radio 107 at 9:00 on Sunday 6th June 2010). Sponsored by EACS.com The show’s theme was a “MasterMind” Special Show and also featured Ann Hawkins of The Inspired Group; Social Media Mentor – Evelyne Spanner of […]
Building a Strong Team for 2010
We began our 2010 Newsletter on Fresh Business Thinking with an article by Brian Chernett, founder of The Academy for Chief Executives on the need to build a strong team for 2010 “2010 will be another a challenging year to be a Leader”, he told us and “the leaders that survive the year will be […]
Changing The Groundhog Day
Jessica Richards was on top form when she returned to experiential business learning® group Leaders Forum 9 for the third time in 7 years. Using her unique ‘Changing the Groundhog Day’ approach (different place, different people but the same situation again!), she helped group members achieve significant change in both their personal and professional lives. […]