Maximise Potential

  John Chambers former CEO of Cisco says "The ability to reinvent not only your company but yourself is the critical skill for every leader in the digital age." The future is exciting for many people but for others, it is also a cause for anxiety. With so much talk about Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, the Internet of Things, and Robots who may take over our jobs this is not an easy time. With a new version of AI coming nearly every day it is impossible to keep up with the change that is mind-boggling. The future irrespective of which era we live in is uncertain. It is important to remember that in times like these there have always been times like these. I still think the opportunities available to all of us are enormous provided we ride successfully in this era of uncertainty. I have identified the following 18 keys to thriving in the future of uncertainty and taking charge of your career. Be abreast of the trends  – With the explosion in data, information, technolog...

  This is my most comprehensive take on leadership and hope you find it useful. This article is close to my heart and hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. In times of crisis like this we look to leaders for inspiration, hope and direction. The last word is the key as the first thing to suffer in a crisis is direction. Leaders have a guiding vision for the future and turn to hope when others can only see mud. Lets hope in this time of enormous crisis it also unearths true leaders who can navigate the turbulent times and move us into a greater future however distant that may seem at this time. Everyone has their own definition of leadership. Mine is simple it is about dreaming big, inspiring others and leading by example. Leaders really do dream big dreams think of Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Roosevelt, Churchill among others. The current business landscape requires more leaders who are willing to chart new seas and deal with change in a world that has not only flat...