Venture into New Territory

The business world is full of examples that demonstrate the value of trying something new. As business leaders, each one of us is an entrepreneur at heart, and we love the challenge of trying something new.

Leaders of the future need to have the stomach for conflict and uncertainty, both among their people and within themselves. That's why effective leaders need to have an experimental mind-set.

Some decisions will work, and some won't. Some projects will pay off, and some won't. But every decision and every project will teach you and your organisation something about how the marketplace is changing and about how your company compares to its competitors.

Think beyond the horizon and look for pathways that may be hidden from view. Look at what your competitors are doing.

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Polar Quest : A Journey to the Poles

In 2007 I led two teams on ground-breaking expeditions. First to the magnetic North Pole and then onto the geographical South Pole. The South Pole journey was one of the longest overland journeys in history. Polar Quest is a fascinating accout of the journey based on live reports sent during the journey and my diary extracts. It also includes external Case Studies, planning documents, fitness programmes and much more.


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No Ordinary Tourist

No Ordinary Tourist is my account of the challenge of leading the first ever winter crossing of Iceland - once deemed uncrossable.

Based on accounts from my personal journal the story captures the highs and lows of the 700 kilometre, 47 day journey through blizzards, hail and rain!

Now available in paperback or e-book format. To order your copy visit eshop

Team Management Profiles

One of the essential ingredients for a peak performing team is a shared understanding of individual behavioural characteristics. The TMS Development International Ltd 'Team Management Profile' is a powerful profiling tool that really drills down to the essence of individuals. Extensively researched and proven psychometric tool the TMP, a 5,000 word personalised report, looks at where an individuals motivation lies, how they can best contribute to team success and how they are likely to lead, manage and link with others who may have different perspectives on the world of work. A powerful tool to add to your toolbox.

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Expect to Encounter Setbacks

My father taught me to ‘plan for the worst, hope for the best, but take what comes’. Only a fool goes into a business issue, an acquisition, a restructuring, and so on, expecting a smooth ride. Business life just isn’t like that.

Having realistic expectations and planning to encounter setbacks means that the business adventurer is far more likely to succeed in his venture. This is particularly relevant when dealing with change. People will come up with very good reasons why the status should be retained.

These should be expected and, rather than taking a top-down authoritarian approach, the wise business adventurer will recognise that this is something he anticipated, with the result that he will take the time and make the effort to communicate and explain the reasons behind the decision, thereby ensuring that barriers are removed, and progress is made.

To get over setbacks you need two things: confidence and courage. Confidence is like one of those perfumes that react differently with each individuals body chemistry to produce something unique. The only point on which everyone agrees is that without confidence, nothing happens. Not every act and decision you make will be supported 100 per cent. In fact, there will be times as a business adventurer that you may feel very alone. Courage is integral to leadership because it is what keeps you moving forward on your plan and direction.

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