3 Rules to be a More Authentic Leader
Late 70’s, Sydney Australia: I am a socially awkward 19-year-old
he can COACH you
he can PRESENT for you
he can COLLABORATE with you
So who is andré alphonso?
He is known by many labels: managing director; chairperson; author, entrepreneur, to name just a few.
However if you ask him the label he is drawn to most, he says it is “adventurer”. He is an avid collector of adventures and not things. Professionally, he finds his adventures in:
leading several companies in Australia and overseas
working with leaders either as an executive coach or as a consultant
delivering keynote presentations and facilitated workshops – in person and online
collaborating with others to create something new
exploring ways he can give back
Heare are some examples of the types of issues we tackle
Leaders are always on stage metaphorically. It’s as if every interaction is on CCTV and “on the record”, open to interpretation both internally and externally. No matter how smart, most leaders need help honing their self-awareness of how they show up to others be it one-on-one, or one-on-many.
When leaders transition into a new job, they are in a situation of vulnerability as well as opportunity. The actions they take in the first three months will put them on a trajectory of success or failure.
Sales is the link between your business strategy and your customer. However over 50% of sales forces are not aligned with the strategy. What if you could • Align your sales force with your sales strategy? • Equip your sales teams with the right skills? • Sustain their ability to achieve results?
Bombardment by 24/7 marketing messages through multi-channels have desensitized us. Made us skeptical of the messages we let in. Being able to leverage storytelling will help you command attention, build trust, influence others, differentiate yourself and most importantly be heard amidst the noise.
Developing inclusion in the workplace is a much wider issue than just writing and publishing a series of policies and corporate commitment statements. An inclusive workplace is a collaborative, supportive, and respectful environment that fosters the participation and contribution of all employees.
Virtual training solutions for teams who are working globally focusing on intercultural communication, decision making and conflict management to build more effective cross culture collaboration
Effective leaders today need to be non-positional leaders applying the the tools and practices of effective influence to achieve their priorities. Influence requires that you gain the commitment, accountability and follow-through of people, regardless of any positional authority.
If you are a leader, then you are responsible for the energy level – the level of excitement – in your organisation. The bad news…it can’t be delegated.
When that promotion that you have been focused on passes you by, it’s too late to do much about it. If you value your career, you you have in place an early warning system that will prevent your career from fizzing out.
Is productivity, customer satisfaction and innovation being impaired by turf battles? Is the intelligence, experience, and creativity of your organisations diverse resources being fully leveraged in the service of a growth?
Smartphones, social media, and the Internet can only get you so far. At some point, the success of a leader will depend on real relationships and the tried-and-true essential skill of relationship building along with being intentional and considered in crafting your professional business network.
One of the hallmarks of a successful leader is the ability to inspire and sustain the confidence and commitment of others. This ability derives from and is dependent upon professional credibility and personal trust. For leaders the time to start building or rebuilding trust is now.
Dilemmas are challenges to manage, not problems to solve. Leaders who are unable to differentiate between dilemmas and problems are likeley to fail. A leader’s ability to challenge and manage dilemmas will not only improve their business results, but also their personal effectiveness.
Late 70’s, Sydney Australia: I am a socially awkward 19-year-old
The leadership attributes of the likes of Steve Jobs, Arianna
“That is really impressive,” I say to a senior leader of