Take a minute…to stay on course Staying focused, being aligned constantly with the work you set out to do – within an organisation, on behalf of the community, for the greater good…this has all become so much harder in the world we face today. And all the more needed. Staying connected to the direction ofRead more
The balance we need in leadership Among the solutions offered to the growing Brexit deal/no deal crisis was the proposal that (assuming a no-confidence vote in the current Government) an emergency, cross-party Cabinet of all-women MPs be formed to take over and sort out the situation. This proposal attracted much criticism…for suggesting that only womenRead more
Fiddling while Rome burns… Is this you? It so often feels like me I have to say. Every day there are reports of ecocide on a grand scale…our planet literally burning to death. Did I light the match – no…have I done enough to stop these and the many other horrors in our world…no. AndRead more
Cultivating the climate of the heart As each day dawns with yet more news of conflict, of man’s inhumanity to man (and this, by the way is a gender neutral catch-all), of choices to be separate (Brexit being a notable example) when the energies are moving towards unanimity and oneness, we could be forgiven, orRead more
Small acts of inspiration The ability to inspire others is one of the qualities we’d put high on the list for great leaders. Inspiration elevates, motivates, builds engagement, prompts positive action. And inspiration comes in many different forms. That may be painting a compelling vision of the future. Or successfully and elegantly steering the organisationRead more
Dreaming of a purposeful new story It heartens me to see the vast amount of coverage about the action being taken by so many people to address the injustices and selfish practises that exist in our world. We are, perhaps too slowly still, becoming more aware and conscious of the damage we are doing toRead more
Cracking communication? It’s personal The failure to land messages as intended. The inability of one team to work with another seamlessly and effectively despite shared goals. The spread of ‘news’ that bears no relation to what is actually happening in the organisation or the decisions that have been made. These are just some of theRead more
The vital need to discover our full humanness Most of us have some understanding of the scale of the challenge facing Humanity at this time and for many it may feel so overwhelming we hunker down and deal with what’s immediately in front of us as a coping strategy. The budget challenges at work, theRead more