The inexorability of unfortunate discoveries, the importance of emergency biscuits and more.
Kevin McDonnell
Chairman | Advisor | Coach - Helping HealthTech leaders and businesses unlock potential and accelerate growth.
Thank you for reading my latest edition. In my work as an advisor, coach and consultant to ambitious leaders and organisations, I come across important developments and people that are shaping the future of business and?leadership. Every Friday I share my round-up of these strategies, trends and insights to help unlock potential and grow faster.?Happy reading!
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In an organization, zemblanity can lead to particularly unfortunate outcomes that can have detrimental impact on employees, their clients, and the wider public. By learning to accept that zemblanity will occur, and by practicing self-reflection and critically reviewing instances of zemblanity, you can better manage similar situations in the future.
This is one of the best Zoom meetings I've ever had. I was interviewing a CEO candidate.? It's important to keep things in perspective.?Their 6-year-old daughter snuck in and started whispering.?Dad said, "remember I am in an interview and you should only interrupt if it's an emergency?"
Philosophy, by which I mean “love of wisdom,” can provide people with the language and tools to be both moral and competent, saving them from becoming bad leaders. Yet to do so, philosophy must not be simply a subject to study, it must be a life practice to adopt.
Empowered, energized employees drive competitive advantage. But so far, business leaders have had more questions than answers about exactly how the office can best support and engage their people in a hybrid world. Microsoft reveals the answer may lie in what I believe should be front and center for every leader: reconnecting employees.
In his new book,?The Future of Competitive Strategy: Unleashing the Power of Data and Digital Ecosystems, Mohan Subramaniam explains how businesses must transform existing customers into digital customers, whose interactions generate streams of data that can be used to create fresh revenue and expand the scope of product and service businesses.
It’s a journey, and we should approach it as such.?Whether we like it or not, the future of work is already here.?I think we can all agree that it's time to stop talking about the 'future'.?We have to start looking at how we can embrace change and make sure our organizations are prepared for what's coming next.
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As technology’s strategic importance to the business expands, management needs stronger board guidance. Four engagement models have proven useful. Without an effective technology engagement model, boards will still struggle to have the right level of impact.
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A burnt-out workaholic, Alex leaves the corporate world behind, eventually finding a roadmap for a fulfilling life as a solopreneur. Dennis Geelen 's parable follows Alex Green goes through a bumpy journey of self reflection, making some major and well needed changes to his mindset and habits.
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About Kevin McDonnell
I'm a global advisor, coach and consultant with a mission to help ambitious leaders and businesses to unlock their and grow faster, thrive and inspire. I advise, coach and consult the world’s largest private and public companies, investors, start-ups and non-profits - ranging in size from early-stage to ￡20 Billion. I also serve on the board as Non-Executive Chairman / Director or?Board Advisor?for several companies. If you're interested in working with me 1:1, I offer advisory, coaching or consulting for those leaders and businesses who want some extra help to unlock their potential and grow faster - learn more.
Thanks for the shout out to my new book in the article, Kevin ??