Blind spots and the road to self-awareness

Blind spots and the road to self-awareness

If you have ever driven a motor vehicle you have experienced a “blind spot” moment: You have looked in the mirror before pulling out or changing lanes, only to suffer a heart stopping blaring of hooters and even squealing tyres.  Somehow, you had looked, seen it...
Climate Surveys and the 360° “Deep dive”

Climate Surveys and the 360° “Deep dive”

Thornhill has noticed an increase in the number of companies and organisations wanting to conduct climate surveys. This is a welcome response to what is, in South Africa, the most trying of times. Anecdotally, it seems that anxiety levels are at an all-time high. This...
Lessons in life and leadership

Lessons in life and leadership

How do we learn about leadership? We read books and articles, go on leadership courses, get feedback from colleagues, find ourselves a coach. We absorb “hacks” like “Seven Habits of..” or “Eight things all great CEOs do”. They are all helpful sources of insight and...