Complete Leadership

We return to the subject of coaching in Chapter 6.

‘If only . . .’ and ‘I should . . .’

It is well established in psychological study that humans display a

capacity for irrational beliefs that can hold us back; beliefs that often

it’s yours to sort out or leave.” She was most directive. At a time that I wanted some

tender loving care she gave me a kick up the backside. She said, “Your boss is an

executive and is a major shareholder; and his shareholders are on his back. It is tough,

but make your choices work for you.”

‘Since 2000 we have started to pull away significantly. By the end of 2000 we had

grown by 40 per cent, and in 2001 we grew by a further ...