Trevor Sherman – The Leadership Coach
An ideas exchange about what makes leadership at all levels in an organisation really work.
What can a cartoon Sherman tank with a lightbulb on its turret teach us about leadership? More than you might think. A light-hearted look at why curiosity beats certainty and why great leaders ask better questions.
When I first saw a cartoon Sherman tank with a giant lightbulb sticking out of the turret, I immediately thought:
“Finally. A military vehicle that understands leadership.”
The more I looked at it, the more I realised it represents the modern leader rather well.
Stay with me.
Continue reading “Sherman Think Tank: Why Every Leader Needs a Lightbulb on Their Turret”Inspired by teaching his 18-month old granddaughter new words, here is the first half of is David’s leadership alphabet with his thoughts about the real meaning of some of those vital words we all use; more next month!
I am enjoying teaching my 18-month old granddaughter new words using wonderfully colourful Dorling Kindersley books . It’s marvellous as we go for walks around our village and she spots cats, dogs, horses, cows, birds and butterflies (pronounced blies). Using the word “despondent” to describe Eeyore is beyond her pronunciation ability yet, but I succeeded in getting my eldest daughter to describe herself as obstreperous (“optrous”) by the time she was two. We’ll see how my granddaughter’s eloquence progresses over the next six months.
This joyous activity gave cause to this Grandad to consider how some of the keystone words from the lexicon of organisational leadership are used… and abused. Accordingly, here is the first half of the alphabet with my thoughts about the real meaning of some of those vital words; more next month!
Continue reading “An ABC of leadership and management”
