Brian DonovanConfronting the hidden cost of inaction on career progressHistory is littered with examples of businesses that failed to assess the cost of inaction and are no longer with us. Mainframe computer…5d ago5d ago
Brian DonovanThe power of a people strategy and transformational leadershipWhen Natalie started a new role leading a critical branch of her organisation, she knew she had to create a people strategy. Staff turnover…May 91May 91
Brian DonovanOutstanding leaders build a reputation for integrityTradesmen turned up this week to repair our shower right on the dot, just as they promised. When we booked them in six weeks earlier, they…May 2May 2
Brian DonovanThe power of being curious in leadership and lifeYou don’t have to be a fan of the award-winning TV series Ted Lasso to relate to the scene where Ted plays a high-stakes game of darts with…Apr 18Apr 18
Brian DonovanWhy leaders challenge groupthink and embrace contrarian viewsSteve Jobs’s decision to streamline Apple’s product line in 1997 was a pivotal moment in the company’s history. Confronted with a cluttered…Apr 11Apr 11
Brian DonovanCareer planning can make your future bigger than your pastBack in the day, I recall in development review meetings my boss asking, ‘Where do you want to be five years from now?’ Maybe you had a…Apr 4Apr 4
Brian DonovanCultivate ‘the human touch’ to be an outstanding leaderThink of a leader who inspired you, someone you admired and respected. What was it that made them a role model for you? Chances are they…Mar 211Mar 211
Brian DonovanHow leaders embrace mistakes and create a culture of growthHerbie Hancock, is an iconic figure in the world of jazz, renowned for his talent as a pianist, composer, and bandleader. He tells a story…Mar 7Mar 7
Brian DonovanWhy you need to prioritise a development plan in 2024When my mother was a young girl, a well-meaning relative threw her into deep water to teach her to swim. Instead, she nearly drowned. She…Dec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023
Brian DonovanGratitude; an antidote for end-of-year madnessEnd-of-year madness is upon us. It’s that time of the year, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere, when we go on a long break. We want to…Dec 7, 2023Dec 7, 2023