by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Jan 8, 2016 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
Corporate governance is under increasing scrutiny. Intense competition, a shifting marketplace, increased regulatory review and activist stakeholders – these are the hallmarks of the myriad complex challenges facing today’s corporate boards. Directors are the... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Nov 12, 2015 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
Many believe that business leaders have the requisite competencies to manage their companies capably. Ah, but do they? At the Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership we see many clients struggle, some stumble, as they move into new management positions. In a recent... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Oct 2, 2015 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
Today’s headlines point to an economy in a state of unusual volatility and uncertainty. The ongoing energy sector meltdown, the decline of metals, minerals and gold prices, weak aggregate demand, as well as a Chinese growth and currency crisis have all been... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Sep 11, 2015 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
In my coaching practice, I encounter executives who are confronting unexpected crises, some which even threaten the ongoing sustainability of their businesses. The pressures on these leaders are great. They feel an urgency to act – quickly – to mitigate... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | Aug 20, 2015 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
In my coaching practice, I see organizations struggle because they fail to offer key executive hires the support they require to successfully integrate into their new organization, their new position, and to learn the intricacies of the corporate culture. This support... by Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership | May 8, 2015 | James de Gaspé Bonar Ph.D., CEC, PCC
In a world that is becoming ever more turbulent and complex, organizations are pervasive and dominant. The challenges facing leaders often outpace their cognitive abilities. Indeed Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal (Reframing Organizations, 2003) speak of the “curse of...
