It’s one thing to contemplate leadership; it’s quite another to actually DO it. Our new monthly newsletter, The Sunwords Periodical, is your regular do-it-yourself guide. Every month, we give you:
LEADERSHIP DIY: practical tips to try out
DISRUPTION WATCH: a look at what’s bubbling on the tech front
WHAT I’M READING: thoughts from the best books
POPCORN TIME: a throwback to the best of our video library
THE BIGGER DEAL BOOK: an excerpt from Sunny’s new release
Does your organisation have FUN at work? Here's why it should...PLUS are gyms about to get disrupted? BOOK: Facebook gets skewered by a former fan. VIDEO: 2 tests for your business.
A simple leadership lesson: let someone else do it. PLUS: global car-maker alliances - wassup with that? BOOK: how BS is your job? VIDEO: how to bounce back when life knocks you down.
Don't do blame-games, do lessons learned. A tip for your leadership.
PLUS: cloud kitchens are coming; don't be the jerk who's always late; and a novel with lessons about employees.
The simple thing for which your team will always admire you.
PLUS: chatbots arrive in Kenya; lessons from the trenches of media disruption; and 3 words that winners use, and mean...
Who's on your team - replaceable clones, or rich talents? A lesson in understanding individuality and diversity. PLUS: how to get down to where the action is, and study your users.
A good leader never forgets it is humans we lead - and never forgets the little things that matter to all humans. A tip for your life. PLUS: AI hits HR, counters bias in recruitment.
Do you one thing that good leaders do really well? They FOCUS. On the things that really matter, and that only they can do. Here's how.
PLUS: A humble leader has some lessons for you.
So you're a leader and you've got your squad of homies, yes? Your inner circle, your trusted clique? Disband it now. It causes more problems than you realise...
PLUS: Peak smartphone.
About to judge an issue after hearing just one side? Don't ever do that if you want to be a wise and respected leader...
PLUS: Some ancient wisdom about your brand and reputation.
Angry at work? About to let rip on your juniors? Stop. Don't do it. Wait a bit. Just a bit. A lesson in calmer leadership...
PLUS: A great book that tries to bring employees back to life.
Want to be a better leader? There's a simple trick - just shut your mouth! A lesson in the merits of silence.
PLUS: How to get going with innovation, rather than talking about it.
To lead better, try this very simple thing: stand up from your desk, and start walking around. Thank us later.
PLUS: Could a robot cook your mum's food for you when you're far away from her?
