Your Leadership Shadow

Are you aware of the impact your words, actions — and silences — have as a leader?


We all cast a shadow. And often, that shadow says more than we intend.
Whether it’s applauding sacrifice or staying silent on bad behavior, your influence shapes what your team sees as acceptable — or expected.

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The Crying Game

Being number one is all well and good, but when the boredom factor kicks in – and it will – you had better watch out. For top dog status is certainly not what it’s cracked up to be.

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Miles Protter
Standing in our values

In today’s fast-paced world, even the strongest leaders find themselves torn between competing priorities — both at work and at home.
Deadlines versus strategy. Urgent tasks versus family dinners.
At times, the pressure can make us lose sight of what truly matters.

But here’s a better way to lead.

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Miles Protter
Activating your values creates the foundation for authentic leadership

Great leaders know their behaviour, words, and decisions must match up with their core values. It's the guiding star they can always rely on even in times of great complexity and difficulty. Too often, however, we say and do things based on our egos, emotions or what someone else wants, or make decisions based on expediency. It doesn't feel right but sometimes we don't think we have a choice. Here is my take on how you can resolve this challenge.

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Miles Protter
The Hero's Journey XI - Break Free of Comfortable Misery

Have you ever looked at your life and felt like something’s missing? It’s what I call comfortable misery—everything looks fine, but deep down, there’s a craving for more purpose and meaning.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. Every hero’s journey starts here, with the decision to stop settling and seek something deeper.

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The Hero's Journey VII - We need a mentor

A mentor can be such a gift because we’re not alone. There is someone who will listen, give us room to think, and maybe share a story of their own struggles. Here are some reflections.

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The Hero's Journey V - Don’t throw your bike in the bush!

A few times in my life I’ve got super excited about a new direction in my journey, like securing an investor for a new business, being appointed MD of a consutliing firm, or starting my own mentoring firm. After a brief honeymoon, however, challenges would always appear thick and fast. In those moments I sometimes wished I’d never bothered and just want to throw my bike in the bush! It’s worth persevering, however. 

Here’s why.

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