Stephen Scott

The greatest gift you can give someone is the ability to reflect on their thinking, behaviour and practice to understand the effect they have on the people and world around them.
That is what I strive for every day in my own work.
That is my leadership legacy; inspiring ordinary people to become extraordinary leaders.
So, in the spirit of Discipline 15 - Foster Learning - I am excited to launch The 15 Disciplines Legacy Program.
I’d love to see leaders at all levels nominate a promising leadership candidate who they believe would benefit from learning more about The 15 Disciplines.
Successful nominees will have 12 months access to my new Online Course at no cost (course value $995). See it here - https://lnkd.in/gDp56vB8
There are 10 places open in the 2022 Legacy Program.
Nominations close 25 February.
Submit your nomination here https://lnkd.in/gNVPsFDi

NEW ARTICLE: A culture of responsibility is one of learned aptitude. When leaders and their employees take responsibility, they prove to others and to themselves that they are capable; that obstacles can be overcome, and that actions lead to results.

Conversely, a culture of entitlement is one of learned helplessness. Entitlement is the belief that you are owed something, and that when you do not receive what you are supposedly owed, it is a failing of your leaders. A culture of entitlement is a toxic one, because it teaches its members that complaining is the extent of their available responses to challenge and adversity.

Entitlement is Toxic to Culture - STEPHEN SCOTT by Stephen Scott 14 June 2021 In his landmark work, Nichomachean Ethics, the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle argued that “courage is the mother of all virtues because without it, you cannot consistently perform the others.” … Entitlement is Toxic to Culture Read More »

A short essay on how to lead with questions….

Leading with Questions - STEPHEN SCOTT by Stephen Scott 4 June, 2021 The Value of Open Questions The great Romanian—French playwright Eugene Ionesco once said: “It is not the answer that enlightens, it is the question.” Ionesco is regarded as one … Leading with Questions Read More »

Delighted to be featured by Third Sector News
https://www.thirdsector.com.au/get-over-yourself-how-leaders-egos-are-killing-productivity-why-its-everyones-problem/

How leaders’ egos are killing productivity & why it’s everyone’s problem Stephen Scott, formerly of the Royal Australian Air Force says egoistic leaders today are wasting resources and making people unproductive.

Leadership is as equally important in small business as it is in multi-national corporations. Here is an article just posted by www.insidesmallbusiness.com.au to assist small business leaders.

https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/latest-news/helping-smes-avoid-unproductive-leadership-with-this-simple-tool

A simple tool to help SMEs avoid unproductive leadership - Inside Small Business By having a set of checklists, you can consciously reflect on your leadership behaviours and amend them where necessary.

NEW ARTICLE - Selecting the right leader can feel like weathering a heavy storm on open seas without a compass. So I offer you a compass as some security and clarity in making this all-important decision. https://stephenscott.com.au/media/

What are the 'must have' skills on a Board of Directors? How can boards be more strategic and not meddle in operations, especially in schools? What are the predictions for governance in education and how should boards prepare? These questions and more are answered in this open conversation with Jane Crombie, a professional board director, leader and valued colleague of ours. Go to https://the15disciplines.com.au/episode-2-3/ to hear the full interview.