Category: John Caldon’s Wisdoms

December 20, 2023

Why Great Leaders Say ‘I Don’t Know’

A note to young leaders. Nothing is more disarming than authentic humility. In the summer of 2003, I attended a…

November 8, 2023

Accountability: The True Mark of Ambition for Young Leaders

A note to young leaders. Accountability is a sign of ambition. In the late 1990’s, the late great John Caldon,…

September 27, 2023

Speak Boldly, Lead Diplomatically: Winning Trust Without Offense

A note to young leaders. State your view, state it boldly – but always diplomatically. The late, great John Caldon…

August 28, 2023

Ambition and Growth: The Keys to Realising Your Potential

A note to young leaders. Two things are necessary and non-negotiable if you are to realise your potential – you…

August 2, 2023

Loyalty in Leadership: Speaking Truth with Respect

A note to young leaders. On loyalty. Loyalty is an important quality in both leaders and followers. The late, great…

June 26, 2023

Speak to Be Understood: A Leadership Lesson in Simplicity

A note to young leaders. Here’s another valuable lesson I learnt from the late, great John R Caldon, former Deputy…

April 19, 2023

Control Your Reaction, Own Your Karma

A note to young leaders. How people treat you is their karma. How you react is yours. On one occasion,…

March 15, 2023

Unlock Growth by Listening to Clients

A note to young leaders. “Business is not all that hard, Adam. Take three of your close clients out to…

February 22, 2023

The Power of Pride and Ownership

A note to young leaders. On the awesome power of pride and ownership. The late, great John Caldon – former…

December 5, 2022

The Art of Closing Deals: Keep Them Standing

A note to young leaders. In 1999, I was part of a team that worked on closing a major Infrastracture…

October 24, 2022

Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

A note to young leaders. Public speaking is a super power. Its impact is so great that no leader can…

September 26, 2022

Keep Your Strategy Simple and Execute Relentlessly

A note to small business owners. In 2000-2002, I worked with the late, great John R Caldon looking at private…