by DavidFraser | May 30, 2016 | Relationship Skills
In working life, we’re probably conditioned to believe that an individual’s behaviour towards us is mostly determined by the hierarchy of the organisation they work for. They follow the rules of that organisation with a high level of commitment. Or do...
by DavidFraser | May 25, 2016 | Leadership, Personal Mastery
It’s so tempting for the “boss,” especially if they are also the owner of the business to assert their authority and tell people what to do, just because they can. It feels like a right, or even just “right.” That might be why they set up...
by DavidFraser | May 23, 2016 | Leadership, Relationship Skills, Systems
Journalist and historian, Herbert Agar (1897-1980) said: “The truth that makes people free is for the most part the truth which they prefer not to hear.” (Actually, he talked about “men”, as was the way of the time, but I’ve taken it upon myself to...
by DavidFraser | May 20, 2016 | Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizations, Systems
It’s a curious thing… People can be remarkably resistant to help: I suppose we all are, depending on the subject. “Help” can take us into painful contemplation, addressing issues that we might prefer to avoid—or at least put off to another time. Perhaps that’s...
by DavidFraser | May 18, 2016 | Leadership, Personal Mastery
Review rarely—if ever—seems the most pressing thing to do: Taking a step back to reflect on our direction and to review our aims. We almost always have something clamouring for our attention right now: Something that needs to be done, if not straightaway, then pretty...
