Culture
Food for Thought on Skill, Will, and Drill
We can all learn some new skills. That is the easy bit. The will and drill is a choice that only the individual can make.
October 5, 2026
We can all learn some new skills. That is the easy bit. The will and drill is a choice that only the individual can make.
It’s important to understand your work culture (current state) and how it was formed before attempting to make changes.
Peter’s first job was a paper run. Here’s what happened when he didn’t follow instructions.
A leader needs to understand why people believe in the things they do and how can they be persuaded to change what they think.
Lots of leaders go to training programs, but leave it all at the venue. Capable leadership comes from the will and drill.
It’s the leadership that creates the culture and it is the culture that delivers the results (good or bad).
The behaviour of the leader will determine the success or otherwise of the intended change.
There are 3 essentials for leadership: Skill, Will and Drill.
“The most important thing a leader should focus on is providing role clarity through setting clear expectations about what each leader is expected to do and why.”
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