The 9 sins of a ceo

The 9 sins of a ceo

The 9 Sins of a CEO: Insights from Grant Wattie Now, before you think I’m going to preach, let me define the word “sin.” In the original Hebrew language, sin is defined as ‘missing the mark’, much the same as an archer may miss the mark when shooting for a bull’s-eye....
Bad ceos don’t use the f word

Bad ceos don’t use the f word

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.” ~Mahatma Ghandi Bad CEOs Avoid the F Word: Insights from Grant Wattie I’m writing about a topic that is rarely talked about in the leadership domain, especially amongst corporate leaders. Now,...
The courageous leader

The courageous leader

Courageous Leadership: Insights from Grant Wattie The Red Badge of Courage is a novel by Stephen Crane (1871–1900). Taking place during the American Civil War, the story is about a young private of the Union Army, Henry Fleming, who flees from the field of battle....
Being an authentic leader

Being an authentic leader

Authentic Leadership: Insights from Grant Wattie Wolfgang Beltracchi is the most successful art forger in history. His fake paintings have sold for $46 million to museums and private collections all over the world.  He says experts hate him because he managed to fool...
Happiness: Is Your Choice

Happiness: Is Your Choice

Choose Happiness: Insights from Grant Wattie on Relationships Most people believe they were put on Earth for a purpose, that their lives have meaning, and that being human is a matter of finding that purpose. This skewed belief creates a major blind-spot about their...
The #1 key to improve your performance

The #1 key to improve your performance

The #1 key to improve your performance In my previous career I ran a professional photography business for over 20 years with my partner Christine. Everything was going great, when one day I was playing squash and snapped my Achilles tendon.  I was laid up on a couch...
Being a Leader of Integrity

Being a Leader of Integrity

Leading with Integrity: Insights from Grant Wattie Are you a person of integrity? Chances are you and everyone reading this article will answer in the affirmative.  This introduces a massive blind-spot we have in our lives and organizations: self-deception – as none...