Authentic leadership is a much-used term but what do people mean by it? What does authentic leadership actually look like? It’s often quoted as meaning transparency and honesty, of course. But what else? In my view it involves applying emotional intelligence. It is about having the courage to take the tough decisions but at the …
So you want to be a Director? – key things you need to understand when becoming a Director Very few of us when we set out in our early careers intend to become a director. It often occurs as a result of a series of unforeseen circumstances. Many of us when we take on a …
Whilst working with organisations and their boards we often recognise the need to demonstrate authentic leadership. We usually nod sagely and agree but wonder how we might demonstrate it. I have come to realise that authentic leadership is not a single skill but a complex combination of characteristics, beliefs, attributes and skills. So: What is …
The Board is responsible for the success of the organisation. Crises present both threats and opportunities, and at this time, the Board is key to both shaping the business for the future and enabling the delivery of the strategy. The role of the board is to set purpose (why do we exist?), define the process, …
Recently I did a virtual seminar for the IoD on how the chair helps the board navigate through the new normal. Covid-19 is a sustained crisis situation placing ever evolving demands on organisations and as such the new normal will itself continue to change. Leadership of the board is the responsibility of the chair. In …
For more in depth advice on being a Director in a time of crisis check out the webinar I did for the IoD South ‘Directors’ Leadership Responsibilities in a Time of Crisis‘. At an hour long there’s plenty of detail. If you’re looking for a briefer summary try the 10 minute version I did for …
As business starts to rebuild post lock down, the strategic review is key to shaping the business for the future. As directors we are responsible for the vision, purpose and strategy of our organisation. Hence, we need to consider and reflect upon what is the purpose of the business and what are our plan (the …
As President of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce I was asked to advise on the role of the company director in the challenging crisis of Covid-19. The role of a company director is a challenging one at the best of times and, as we know all too well, these are not the best of times. …
David Joel, President of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce discusses the launch of the Business Knowledge Academy covering Wellbeing, Sales and Marketing and Delivering Transformational Change – skills and behaviours development for the business community. See page 3 of the magazine.
Express FM’s Miles Henson interviewed me about the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and the forthcoming Business Knowledge Academy. The Business Knowledge Academy is a backdrop of training alongside a facilitated community where smaller and larger businesses can share best practice covering Wellbeing, Sales and Marketing and Delivering Transformational Change – skills and behaviours development for …
