Embracing the Human Touch in Leadership Development

John Patterson, CEO and co-founder of Influential U challenges the traditional approach to leadership development which often fixates on acquiring specific skills which people believe will make them better leaders. The prevailing belief is that by becoming more charismatic, persuasive and better negotiators, they will be outstanding leaders. However, John contends that fixating on acquiring … Read more

Practicing the Human Touch 

We have all struggled with what to do about dysfunctional teams. You know what I’m talking about, the challenges of silos, personal agendas and in-fighting in teams that result in a lack of cohesion and alignment on a common goal. I have been searching for a program I could offer that would support teams to achieve … Read more

Cultivate ‘the human touch’ to be an outstanding leader

Think of a leader who inspired you, someone you admired and respected. What was it that made them a role model for you? Chances are they had ‘the human touch.’ They connected with you, took an interest in you, your life and your aims. In my case, I experienced a couple of leaders who believed … Read more