Leadership

I have always been interested in the phenomenon of leadership. I have made a study of what creates good leaders and have given speeches on leadership to many different audiences. I have met many successful leaders and count some of them among my friends. I’m told I’m a good leader too. Keeping the Big Issue together through all its trials and torments has certainly been a test of my own leadership skills. The fact that The Big Issue is stronger than ever today is in part testament to my ability to lead from the front.

My life has been about leadership and inspiring others to become leaders – even if it is just to take leadership of their own lives. Creating and motivating new leaders is what I do best. My leadership style is to be engaging, questioning, and above all inspirational, because my own life story and experiences have been inspirational. The people I have known, the experiences I have had, and the places I’ve been – all still inspire me today.

Bringing leadership to your role in whatever you do is worth trying. Bad leaders can ruin whole organisations, and even nations, while great leaders inspire those around them to feel better and do better. Great leaders can turn even an ordinary business or organisation into an exceptional one. Successful leadership breeds success.

“I speak clearly and powerfully and my message is simple: It’s about motivation, leadership, drive, learning from your mistakes, and turning rejection into something positive. I have been homeless, an offender, and an addict. Yet I’ve achieved  more than many who started life with more advantages than me. I am now ready to help other people to realize their goals.”