'Command presence' is a term that is used in the military to denote the degree of respect, admiration, and confidence that people have in a leader.

Last week I gave a list of 10 lessons I learned about leadership, strategy, and management that I learned in my time in the Canadian Army and as a consultant, helping executives, entrepreneurs, and or...

There is a famous essay by philosopher Isaiah Berlin, The Fox and the Hedgehog. In it he distinguished between authors who are 'hedgehogs,' that is who see the world through one big idea, and 'foxes,'...

There is nothing wrong with gaining input by holding meetings. However, you must always close any discussion with a decision on next steps and clear direction for who will do what, by when, with whom,...

People often say that leadership and management are two different things. This is true in one sense, but in another it isn't.

It's entirely possible to come up with a brilliant strategy, but it's another matter entirely to implement it successfully. One of the major challenges is what to do when the initial assumptions that ...

Have you ever wondered why companies choose to rebrand? What is the defining moment that tipped the scales? And what are the potential costs and benefits?

Leadership communication: Assessments & Solutions

Have you ever 'borrowed' someone else's knowledge or reputation? Or has someone ever done this to you? With the social web in front of us, it is too easy to use others' information without their know...