Author Archives: Martin

I have been asked many times, how do I see my coaching and consulting practice regarding supporting the developing team or organizational leader. In James MacGregor’s book “Leadership”, he describes two types of leaders. One is transactional (short-term) and the … Continue reading →

I have 5 questions for leaders to consider going into 2020: How do you balance short-term and transactional thinking with long-term and transformative thinking and acting? How do you now focus on creating the future of the organization when you … Continue reading →

Is there something missing in your life? Even though you may feel that your career, family, relationships, and general success are ok! Is it everything? Are you now asking important questions about your life, your legacy? Is this a time … Continue reading →

H.G. Wells famously wrote that ‘human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe’, it has never been so relevant. Wells went on to urge, ‘Let us learn the truth and spread it far and wide as … Continue reading →

We invited Martin to come facilitate a Values Mapping exercise at our team meeting. The exercise was 1 hour long and we learned a lot about ourselves and it created a sense of wonder and curiosity that the team leaders … Continue reading →

If you have been interested in my postings on toxic leadership, toxic organizations & the ways in which we have established this culture, ask yourself where do you start to make change? The context for this organizational change & leader … Continue reading →

When speaking about toxic leaders & their toxic or colluding followers, I am feeling the need to address or ask the important question-what happens to the followers who have liberated themselves.  What happens or is needed after the effects of … Continue reading →

I am sitting at a coffee shop and thinking about the research I have reviewed which describes toxic leader’s behaviour, and how we can pay attention. However, moving to where this conversation may be more helpful is to the followers … Continue reading →

Now that I have submitted my chapter on becoming a compassionate, wise, and kind leader in a healthy organization focusing on the wellbeing of all, I have been forced to open the door for a conversation on dysfunctional leadership. I … Continue reading →

This is another workshop to discover and act on the power you have as a leader to ensure that  you are clear about your positional, informational and relational power? The intent is to intentionally assess where you are along a continuum … Continue reading →