Entries by David Irvine

What’s the difference between learning about leadership and leadership development?

My experience in the leadership development field has taught me that there’s a difference between learning about leadership and leadership development. There’s a difference between listening to a TED talk, podcast, audio book, Youtube video or reading about leadership, and investing in a leadership development experience. This past week at our ninth Authentic Leadership Academy, […]

Why is it so difficult to apologize for a mistake and why is it important to leadership?

False pride. We like to appear competent. A part of us may think it’s a weakness to show imperfection. We hate to be wrong when our identity and work are based on being right. Apologizing risks falling from the artificial pedestal. A lack of self-awareness. Sometimes we don’t even know an apology is required because […]