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The magic confidence formula..

Loretta Brown - 12 August 2014

“I wish I could buy some more confidence!” my friend said when she was contemplating starting her own business. She felt terrified and not very sure of her ability and chances of success.

I didn’t say anything then, but it reminded me of feelings that arise every time I want to do anything new outside my comfort zone. As a coach, I should know better. But it took reading The Confidence Gap by Dr Russ Harris to remember that it is not lack of confidence that is delaying new action - it is the discomfort of change.

The Holy Grail of Strategy — How Leaders Can Be More Strategic

Loretta Brown - 30 March 2012

CEOs want their senior team to 'be strategic'. Managers aren't being promoted until they 'become more strategic'.

Everyone would agree that leadership and strategy are desirable, but what does being strategic really mean? These buzzwords are mentioned daily at work but often misunderstood. Good leaders are offered little guidance on how to become more strategic and how this translates to day-to-day work.