by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | May 20, 2019 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
The role of an executive in today’s global economy is not for the faint of heart. The pace of economic, technological and social change is unparalleled in human history. Executives must also keep pace with a flood of instantaneous gathered, disseminated and... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Mar 24, 2019 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
“Leadership is influence.” – John C. Maxwell, New York Times Best Selling author One of my clients recently shared with me her frustration on being passed over for a promotion in her hoped-for ascent up the corporate ladder. A very capable executive,... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Feb 3, 2019 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
During the Q & A session after a talk on Success Through Purpose & Service, I was asked to elaborate on my comments on servant leaders, specifically in business. Below is an expanded version of my response. All organizations need leaders to provide focus,... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Nov 18, 2018 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
“I hate to have to speak to you about this Paul [all names have been changed]… but I feel I have to… I can’t go on like this… Sarah’s bullying is too much for me”. Sarah reports to Paul and is his star performer. “She often... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Oct 21, 2018 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
Some of my executive clients share that they are attracted to the government by the desire to improve service to the Canadian public in a more cost-efficient way. They appreciate not being chained to quarterly results, allowing for more considered long-term goal... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Sep 3, 2018 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
As I have previously written, organizations need to develop new ways of adapting to prosper in our complex, volatile and hyper-connected world. (See my August 27, 2017 article Surviving or Thriving? Prospering Through Purpose.) They need to foster greater...
