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Effective leadership shows not only when things are going well but also, and perhaps even more so, when times get rough. Good leaders are admired (rather than feared) by others, motivating them to work more and make more meaningful contributions to the organisation’s success. Leadership does not imply working alone to achieve a goal. In truth, leadership entails inspiring and motivating others to collaborate toward a common goal. Today’s leaders must possess optimal leadershi

Many moons ago and prior to becoming a practice management and operations consultant, I was a Practice Manager and Partner of a financial planning practice. While Richard, the Managing Partner and the main Adviser and I used to work extremely well together, there were some challenges that we both faced as we came at things from two very different perspectives.

Despite great people being the foundation of a successful business, not enough firms think strategically about creating top teams. By strategically, I mean long-term, at least 10 years’ long-term. I’m frequently contacted by firms seeking help with various aspects of recruitment; what hire to make next, when to hire, how to go about the process of attracting the right candidates and identifying the right person for the job. All immediate reactions to urgent needs. Very few, i