United front
The perfect leader is a myth. In fact, the future of leadership is in the collective, says Peter Hawkins - and this is where team coaching fits in
The concept of the perfect CEO or leader is found in many organisations, sports teams and even in politics. We expect more and more from our leaders. We invest such hope in their power to 'turn things round'. But perfect leaders are a myth, and we are quick to criticise when they do not live up to our unrealistic expectations.
When I started work with the senior executive team of a leading financial company, I was struck...