Driving in Sicily recently I was struck by the seemingly infinite tolerance that was present on the, to me, deeply chaotic roads and how the drivers didn’t seem to flinch when someone pulled out in front of them unexpectedly and without warning. They certainly rarely used the car horn or rude gestures at the other...
Our very literal interpretation of the word ‘hierarchy’, and within that the function of leadership, that we see deployed in most organisations misses the true essence of hierarchical responsibility which is much more profound than status, authority over, personal power or control. One of these more profound aspects is the responsibility a leader has to...
For most people when they look at nature they can get in touch with a certain quality that emanates, whether that’s the huge landscapes and vistas that absorb all our senses, or the individual flower with its intricate design and radiant colour. We have an inbuilt affinity with the quality inherent in the design of...
We are seeing a welcome focus on employee well-being in our organisations these days. Admittedly some may argue that it’s still not sufficiently embedded into the culture especially in the face of economic, operational and human challenges. However, well-being, mental and physical especially, is slowly making its way onto our radar. For well-being to truly...