Gratitude for a Difficult Boss

“Yeah, but Sigi, he may be one of those senior executives who bring people into their leadership team to counter their own weaknesses,” Blondie responded, in her usual gentle manner. “Hmm, you’re probably right,” I said, thinking about her words. She continued, “He...

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The Elixir of Corporate Life?

The tree stretched out its magnificent branches, ready to soak up the rays of the morning sun. As it did so, it caught a peek of the stats I’d highlighted in the article I was reading while sitting in its shade. What?! It thought to itself. How can any organization...

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Bad Times for Business, Good Time for Change

I had a meeting recently with two executives of a division of a large multinational business, which we’ll refer to here as Acme plc. We were discussing a change programme they intend to push through their supply chain and purchasing operations, and how I might support...

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