Culture follows Purpose
I have always believed that the signs of outstanding leadership will always be displayed in the behaviours of the followers. Given the number of organisations currently undergoing reviews of their culture and behaviour, it seems we are seeing many signs of poor or conflicted leadership. When these reviews find the organisational culture has been a […]
The life of every man is a diary
“The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.” J.M. Barrie This quote has significance to me on two levels. For the bulk of my […]
How Do You Define Winning?
I have, until recently, spent 4 seasons working with the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League, and have also had the opportunity to work with the Sydney Swans in the AFL for a number of years. The difference this weekend between the two clubs brings home the point, very strongly, that High Performance is not […]
Planning for the Future: A Leading Teams Guide to Growth and Succession
Ray McLean discusses Leading Teams’ uncommon succession plan and why he and his co-owners decided to go down that path with their team.
Why are Sydney and Hawthorn entering into yet another AFL finals campaign?
At various stages throughout the 2018 season, the Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Football Club’s were written off by the football public and media as a chance to make finals. The popular view was that they would need to go through some sort of ‘serious rebuilding’ process. In the AFL, this generally means you fall […]
Bob Murphy: Leather Soul
Bob Murphy’s new book, Leather Soul, includes his experiences of Leading Teams, which he describes as ‘an education in showing vulnerability’.
AMP: Different Organisation, Same Issue
When there has been a failure of leadership, the organisation must find a way to move forward. In the light of the banking royal commission, Ray McLean offers some suggestions for AMP.
To Me, Relationships are the Key
Ray McLean reflects on a photo that goes some way to sum up his journey at Leading Teams and the importance of his relationships over many years.
Casualisation of the Workforce: a Soft Alternative to Performance Management?
Ray McLean asks whether employers are using casualisation as a way to avoid having genuine conversations with their staff.
How High Performing Teams Handle Defeat
Ray McLean reflects on how being a high performing team means learning to handle the disappointment of defeat.