Coach Brett

People are promoted into their first leadership role due to their competence as individual contributors. Often, they enter these roles driven to demonstrate their personal capabilities. Their focus is on performance, not on people.  Yet, leaders lead people. This role, therefore, requires a different mindset and a new set of priorities. To develop a fully […]

The sport is cricket, the team is the British National Team. Let me start by saying that I am not a cricket fan, but a close friend of mine is. This friend is also a successful businessman. Over the years we have shared opinions about what makes great leadership. He believes in more of a Jack

In today’s competitive job market, the journey of a young adult can often be reflective of broader organizational challenges. Meet John, a young individual who embarked on a unique career path highlighting the importance of front-line leaders and effective communication in fostering a positive workplace culture. The Front-line Leader Opportunity With three years of engineering

For Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I have been reflecting on a power that all humans possess, that sometimes escapes our recognition. This is our power to determine what circumstances mean.  Frequently, I encounter barriers to success that dishearten and sap my motivation. Most recently this occurred when I introduced a series of workshops to

Leaders have the challenging task of aligning their team behind the strategies and objectives of the organization with an internal focus on improvement opportunities that best align with business strategy. Leaders are also human and driven to demonstrate their value to the organization so they can reap personal acclaim and increased compensation. Thus, they are consistently motivated to

Great Leaders are defined by challenging times. It is not when things are stable and predictable that reveals character; it is their performance under duress. While challenging times can be seen as a test, they are also opportunities to demonstrate one’s courage, values, and integrity. When a Leader behaves consistently with principles when the company