Blogs/speeches
The Sneetches. (2016)
"One bulwark against hubris bias or conformity bias comes from placing decision-making in the hands of a committee, diverse in its composition, independent in its mindset. Andrew G. Haldane, Chief...
Written by: Haldane, Andrew
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The rise of toxic leaders in organisations. (2016)
“In.. two decades as an executive coach ... I’ve seen a disproportionate share of toxic leaders... Here are some things I’ve learned as a result of my experiences. Ray Williams, coaching practitioner International...
Written by: Williams, Ray.
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Are you an alpha male leader? (2016)
“In my role as an executive coach, rather than condemning alphas for their power-driven, abrasive behaviour, I find it useful to start by focusing on their positive qualities..." Manfred Kets...
Written by: Kets de Vries, Manfred
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Working with vulnerability in coaching. (2016)
“For ancient Greeks the antidote to hubris was ‘sophrosyne’, which literally means healthy-mindedness…..” Erik de Haan, Director Centre for Coaching, Ashridge Executive Education Ashridge Insights Blog, 18 February 2016. “At...
Written by: de Haan, Erik.
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Leadership and hubris. (2016)
"Zaleznik’s warning (about hubris) resonated in my mind as I learned about James Comey, the head of the FBI, and his October 28 letter to Congress…" Bert A. Spector, Associate...
Written by: Spector, Bert A.
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Why we select toxic leaders. (2016)
Toxic individuals take advantage of the cues we use to identify high potential. David Rock, NeuroLeadership Institute executive director, NeuroLeadership Group CEO Psychology Today, 7 Nov 2016. Extracts: Humans… have...
Written by: Rock, David.
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Why macho leadership still thrives. (2016)
"…Today’s macho culture can only continue at the cost of rising conflict, health problems and increasing numbers of people facing a warped and debilitating existence.” Ray Williams, executive coach and...
Written by: Williams, Ray.
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Why your board needs a director like Donald Trump. (2015)
“Say what you will about ‘The Donald’, but lots of boards could use a director with his courage Adam J. Epstein, Third Creek Advisors VentureBeat.com August 2, 2015 2:00 pm...
Written by: Epstein, Adam J.
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We need to protect the whistleblowers who save our skins but pay the price. (2015)
"Deepwater Horizon could have been prevented had BP listened to just one of the many warnings coming from whistleblowers inside the company." Kate Kenny, Reader in Management at Queen's University...
Written by: Kenny, Kate.
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Understanding how finance has moved from “Hubris to Disgrace”. (2015)
"As banking scandals continue.. the question is whether regulations can protect citizens … (against bankers with) a deep-seated disregard for the rules? Mark Esposito, Harvard University Extension & Grenoble School...
Written by: Esposito, Mark: Tse, Terence.
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