Leadership Unmasked: Navigating the Gap Between Expectation and Experience

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We have a problem! We’re losing top leadership talent at an alarming rate. Gifted individuals are throwing in the towel and walking away. This global phenomenon is robbing organizations of visionaries and solution architects. But what is driving the exodus? Why are those with a calling to leadership choosing to give it away? […]

What is leadership capacity and how do I get more of it?

What’s your leadership capacity like right now? Are you operating from a position of healthy margins, or is your tank running low? Many are talking about capacity in business, but what is leadership capacity, and how can you get more of it? You’ve probably already learned the hard way, that adding more to your schedule […]

Make Failure Your Friend

Relax; you will Fail Failure is inevitable. If you’re breathing, you will fail at things. It’s part of the human experience, yet most of us will do almost anything to avoid it. Why? What’s the problem with failing? The issue for most of us is that we fear it. We fear failure because we have […]

The Power of Reflection: How it Can Supercharge Your Leadership

Did you know that reflection has the power to supercharge your leadership? We live and lead in a culture that often devalues reflection. We’ve been taught to applaud those who “shoot from the hip”, making snap judgments and decisions without fear or favour. And sometimes this is necessary. While this style of leadership can appear […]

Why being ‘lonely at the top’ isn’t good for you, or for business

Leaders are no more exempt from loneliness and isolation than the rest of the population. In fact, they can be more susceptible to these feelings. As their responsibilities grow, the quality of their social and intimate connections declines. Our careers and lives are a culmination of many small decisions that, over time, create our life’s […]

Why Resilience Matters for Leaders

Resilience matters for leaders. It’s not just some abstract concept. It’s about our capacity to cope with and grow from life’s toughest challenges. Think of it as a set of skills that help us navigate what may be incredibly traumatic and life-changing events. Resilience is a complex, layered, and nuanced concept. Researchers have identified many […]

Mind the Gap Between What You Believe and How You Lead

I have a couple of questions for you. Can you, as a leader, articulate your core beliefs and values? And do you lead others in a way that aligns with them – your value code? If you lead people in any capacity, it’s important (and incredibly helpful) you know your value code and let it […]

Adapt and Innovate: Why companies need to embrace failure to flourish.

The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a lot, not least how quickly a three- or five-year strategy can become redundant. We witnessed the unfortunate demise of thousands of businesses as long-term plans came to naught. However, a good number demonstrated tremendous resiliency principally by changing what they identified as their core indicators of success. Their ability […]

Closing the gap between strategy and execution

Worldwide, only 10% of businesses effectively implement their corporate strategies, which leaves a staggering 90% that never make it past the planning stage. Why? What’s going wrong? What’s causing the gap between strategy and execution? In our work with leaders at LCP-Global, while competency in a specific area may be evident, the prevailing issue is […]

Is strategic misalignment sabotaging your company?

How to spot and correct leadership misalignment Once upon a time, leaders believed what went on outside the office was separate from the day-to-day leadership of their business. They were wrong. Chaos in your personal life will eventually show up in your ability to lead your organization. The evidence is overwhelming, and believing anything else […]