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…2 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
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…2 min read·Apr 11, 2024----
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…2 min read·Apr 4, 2024----
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…2 min read·Mar 21, 2024--1--1
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…2 min read·Mar 7, 2024----
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…2 min read·Dec 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…2 min read·Dec 7, 2023----
Brian DonovanThe impact of mentors: A two-way street for leadership developmentWhen Karen reflects on her three-decade-long career, she recognises a common thread woven through her success story: the unwavering support…2 min read·Nov 30, 2023----
Brian DonovanHow outstanding leaders keep their eyes on the prizeIn “Off Balance on Purpose”, Dan Thurmon explains that an experienced tightrope walker keeps their head up, with their eyes on the prize…2 min read·Nov 9, 2023--1--1
Brian DonovanInfluential U Podcast; Play In A Bigger EnvironmentIt was an honour to be a guest on Influential U’s podcast hosted by the multi talented Josh Damigo.1 min read·Nov 2, 2023----