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Why Every Leader Needs More Margin in Their Life

Posted 4 days ago by Richard Lim

Why Every Leader Needs More Margin in Their Life

Creating Space for Resilience, Connection, and Long-Term Impact

 

In today’s fast-paced work environment, many leaders wear their busyness like a badge of honour. Their schedule is filled to the brim with tasks and meetings. For some, it has become a twisted status symbol of leadership!

Yet effective leadership — especially in a challenging environment — requires more than just crossing off items on a to-do list. It demands intentionality and the capacity to lead from a place of strength, resilience, and authentic presence.

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A SNAFU and Team Leadership Fundamentals

Posted 3 weeks ago by Richard Lim

A SNAFU and Team Leadership Fundamentals

Unwavering Commitment Needed, Not Quick Fixes

 

A young doctor, just two months into his career, was tasked with a seemingly straightforward follow-up procedure — removing two tubes left in a patient after surgery. These tubes delivered painkillers deep into the body, and the process was simple: pull out the tubes, clean the wounds, and dress the site.

 

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Making Your Team’s Shared Purpose a Living Reality

Posted 2 months ago by Richard Lim

Making Your Team’s Shared Purpose a Living Reality

Practical Ways to Align and Communicate Shared Purpose

 

Jack (not his real name), a client of mine, was asked by his director to take on a new role. His job was to figure out how to implement an initiative the director had in mind. The problem was that Jack could not understand how that initiative could contribute to the organisation’s purpose. The initiative seemed valuable and had potential at first glance. As Jack discussed the specifics with his colleagues and supervisor, they quickly realised it would be problematic while not contributing meaningfully to the organisation’s purpose. However, because the director wanted it done, they had to figure out how to make it work.

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The Power of Shared Purpose in Leadership

Posted 2 months ago by Richard Lim

The Power of Shared Purpose in Leadership

Inspiring Your Team to Make a Difference

 

Jen and Sue (not their real names) work in the same industry and manage their own teams. Their work requires them to meet with customers and handle their issues. While the nature and scope of their work have some similarities, their mindsets are very different.

Meeting with customers is stressful for Jen. They often have demands (sometimes unreasonable) that sap her time and energy. What makes it worse is her team refers the most “difficult” customers to her. Dealing with these customers’ demands reduces her time for other essential matters. She told me that her team is overwhelmed handling customer demands.

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Many Who Call Themselves “Leaders” Misunderstand the True Essence of Leadership!

Posted 3 months ago by Richard Lim

Many Who Call Themselves “Leaders” Misunderstand the True Essence of Leadership!

Beyond Titles and Authority: Authentic Leadership

 

A senior executive told me that he wanted to speak like a leader. He felt he wasn’t taken seriously because he wasn’t speaking in a manner that a leader should talk.

As I probed further, I found out that he believed a leader should be able to speak with an air of authority, project confidence, and use certain types of words and phrases, among other things.

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