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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A Boss Is Not a Mother

Your boss is not your mother, father, therapist or friend. So when one senior executive at a technology company told her staff, “I’m not your mum,” she was right. I couldn’t help a chuckle as I read the full story. It sounded to me like she was trying to light a fire...

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Talent Management: 5+ Things Worth Bearing in Mind

Almost every organization and countless senior leaders talk about “talent”. But only a minority really get their groove on with the subject, i.e., walking the talk with their actions on people capability. There are some key points worth bearing in mind...

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The Soul of the Procurement Organization

Organizations that remain successful over the long term always invest significant resources in nurturing their people capability; because they “get it”—they understand that people are the heartbeat behind organizational performance, so people matter most. Seasoned...

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Organizational Talent and the Destiny of Success

The feedback from the recent BravoSolution webinar I co-delivered with the handsome Peter Smith of Spend Matters was fantastic. My guidance on Procurement talent and helping people find their destinies appears to have struck a chord. Perhaps it’s a reflection of the...

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