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
The New Leadership Playbook
Apr 25, 2022
How to Read the Room on Zoom
Jan 16, 2022
Entrepreneurs, Options & Opportunities
Sep 16, 2021
Dealing with Bad News - Self-leadership Strategies
Jun 04, 2021
Who am I to think I am better than others?
May 06, 2021
Personal Branding - How to build your Brand
Mar 29, 2021
10 Questions for Creating Change
Feb 19, 2021
Why Being Nice is Not Helping You
Nov 17, 2020
How to Lead Change with Stories
Nov 09, 2020
Choosing the right Executive Coach for you
Nov 03, 2020
Leadership and the Power of ‘AND’
Oct 12, 2020
Manager or Team Failure – 5 Keys to Success
Sep 15, 2020