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?
Speaking about Resilience
Apr 21, 2023
Are We Doing Leadership Wrong?
Apr 19, 2023
The Most Powerful Leadership Phrase
Apr 08, 2023
Friend or Foe? Understanding your Network
Mar 26, 2023
International Women's Day 2023
Mar 08, 2023
Top 5 Conference Keynote Speaking Topics for 2023
Mar 07, 2023
How Not to be Boring
Feb 25, 2023
Self-leadership and Your Future Self
Feb 23, 2023
Impostor Syndrome and the need for Validation
Feb 22, 2023