The Strategic Risk of Following Leadership Myths Zombie leadership is a term introduced by S. Alexander Haslam, Mats Alvesson and Stephen Reicher in 2024 to describe leadership ideas that have been repeatedly challenged by research yet continue to dominate organisational thinking. These ideas survive not because they are accurate, but because they are appealing, simple … Read more
The R.I.S.E.™ model offers reflective leaders a disciplined way to convert insight into influence, without abandoning their natural style. Introduction I once worked with a senior leader who had been promoted rapidly into an executive role in a large, nationally significant organisation. On paper, it was a dream appointment. She was technically exceptional, deeply committed … Read more
Authenticity is often described as a hallmark of good leadership, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood ideas in leadership development. We are told to “be ourselves” at work, as though that instruction were straightforward. For quiet, reflective, or introverted leaders working in complex organisations, it rarely is. The question is not simply whether … Read more
A quieter, more reliable path to influence in modern organisations Much of today’s leadership advice still assumes that credibility is earned through visibility. Through voice, visible presence, and profile. The assumption is that if you want to be trusted, you must first be seen. For reflective leaders, this advice rarely fits. Those who think carefully, … Read more