Do or die leadership, over 50 lessons

In the field of leadership, we can learn a lot from the military. I wrote about it before. I have the pleasure of working with two people that are military trained, and there is something special about them. Self-reliant, structured, disciplined, and always fit. They are part of the leadership qualities needed in the future.

We have failed as leaders

I was talking to Kim Korn during the week. The co-author of “Infinite possibility”. We agreed that leadership has failed us over the last 50 years. Most leaders, most CEOs have been criminally neglecting their duty to humanity. We have all refused to accept the consequences of the business model that we applied. We have failed as leaders. We have lost all moral authority. We should be deeply ashamed of ourselves. We f*cked up the planet, and we are leaving a terrible legacy for our children. It is time for more “do or die” leadership with a sense of urgency around climate change, people, purpose, legacy and leaving this world in a better place.

Do or die leadership

It is never too late. And if you don’t, you will be forced to, very soon. “Ministry of the future”, “Humanocracy” and “Zeronauts” are just a few books you should read if you are in any doubt. You will be held accountable. In this life and the next. It is time for do or die leadership. Literally…