The Self-leadership Blog
Most leadership content tells you what to do. This blog asks a harder question: who are you being while you do it?
Since 1999, I've worked with leaders across 40+ countries, from Singapore Airlines boardrooms to Deloitte leadership summits, and the pattern is consistent. The leaders who sustain performance, navigate disruption, and unlock others' potential have one thing in common: they lead themselves first.
These posts draw on 25+ years of field experience, the academic research behind Self Leadership (McGraw-Hill, 2012), and the frameworks from my latest book, POTENTIAL-IZE (Wiley, 2026). Evidence-based. Practically applied. No motivational filler.
What is self-leadership?
Leadership Styles for the New Workplace
May 06, 2022
Forcing a return to work won’t fly!
May 05, 2022
The New Leadership Playbook
Apr 25, 2022
The Best Leadership Book
Apr 20, 2022
How to Read the Room on Zoom
Jan 16, 2022
Entrepreneurs, Options & Opportunities
Sep 16, 2021
Measuring Self-leadership - The Future of Work
Aug 25, 2021
Why I moved to Portugal – Anatomy of a Life Decision
Aug 23, 2021
Freedom, Free Will, and the Paradox of Choice
Jul 09, 2021
Dealing with Bad News - Self-leadership Strategies
Jun 04, 2021
Who am I to think I am better than others?
May 06, 2021
The Cost of Speaking Up – Conflict and Communication
Apr 13, 2021