Dealing with whistleblowers in the organisation
Many organisations do not consider whether they have enough measures in place to ensure a speak-up culture. Encouraging employees to blow the whistle safely requires the leadership to consider whether they have created an environment in which their employees feel safe. A number of interventions are needed to guard against a culture of silence. https://youtu.be/t1kNdCYAeQs
Blowing the whistle safely
Too often whistleblowers find their worst nightmare becoming a reality, i.e. losing their jobs, being victimised, being ostracised, demoted etc. Blowing the whistle without considering the consequences and without a strategy is where whistleblowers become their own worst enemies. https://youtu.be/UtT8dfYEoMI
Overcoming Post Traumatic Embitterment disorder
When we experience trauma in our work environment, we could easily fall prey to allowing bitterness to infect our being. When we become consumed with bitterness we are unable to function at optimal level and find ourselves being alienated as a result of our negative attitude. Recognising that you are suffering from Post Traumatic Embitterment […]
Your organisation is a corporate citizen
It is only in recent times that we have started to see a shift in the understanding of the role of organisations in the broader society. Corporates cannot only have a one-dimensional view of their role in society, which is based on a drive to create wealth for shareholders. It is not just about making […]
You will remain in turmoil until you have made the decision
One’s inability to come to a decision can create a never-ending cycle of turmoil. This is especially true when we need to make decisions at important inflexion points and that may significantly alter the course we’re on. Many of us don’t even realise the extent of the turmoil that we’re in, as it may not […]
You don’t always have to be the hero
Sometimes we find ourselves in a position where we have a great idea that will improve processes or the output of the organisation, but being blocked by the person who has to approve the idea. We then need to make the decision whether we are going to let our idea die there, or find another […]
Understand different realities
Most of us walk around thinking that everyone around us see the world exactly the way we see it. Understanding that people experience the world differently and that we all look at the world through different lenses is an important leadership skill. When we make judgement calls that affect people’s lives, and we do so […]
Protecting your purpose – your body
There are a number of dimensions that you should focus on in protecting your purpose. Your body is one of those important dimensions. When you are not feeling well and your body is not operating at an optimum level, it inevitably has an impact on how much you are able to deliver. When we do […]
Protecting your purpose
Once you understand what you purpose is and what its importance is in the context of the greater good, you understand that you have an obligation to protect your purpose in the interest of the greater good. Your purpose has been entrusted to you for a reason. You are therefore responsible for ensuring that you […]
Live your Purpose
Knowing what your purpose is and how it fits into the greater good, provides an individual with meaning – a reason to live. Being passionate about what you do is closely related to understanding what your purpose is. Some people stumble on their purpose early in live, others need to go through a process of […]
