I came across this video from TED last night (it runs for about 16 minutes). I almost didn't watch it, given my feelings about politics in this country at the moment. However, I'm glad that I did.
While I recognise that the speech and appearance was no doubt carefully scripted/choreographed (although someone needs to teach him how to knot his tie!), there is a confidence and vitality about his delivery. This got me thinking... if the difference is that Gordon Brown is speaking authentically about something that his is passionate about, why don't we see this side of him more often?
But also, for the rest of us, how much vitality do we bring to our day-to-day work, and how much more do we bring to the tasks that excite and inspire us? And, what can I do as a manager to help staff bring their "A" game to the for?
In the meantime, can we please see more of this side of our undoubtedly talented but flawed PM please?
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