Often when leaders communicate change, they forget to think about who’s on the receiving end of their messages - they’ve been immersed in it for months or even years. They often can’t understand why people don’t ‘get’ the change or feel as engaged in it as they are. This is what I call the ‘I’m here. Where are you?’ question that leaders really need to avoid. Here are some ideas that could help.
Read MoreWhat’s on your reading list for the summer?
As we head into the summer, it’s time for many of us to take some time to catch up on reading. Here are seven reads that I’ve either read and reviewed or have on the list for the summer break. I’d love to hear what’s on your list.
Read MoreAre you listening to your gut instinct to help guide change?
In our busy, busy world we often ignore our gut instinct in favour of data and information. There is an increasing amount of evidence that trusting our intuition - especially when we’re facing change of any sort - can be really powerful. Why should you trust your gut more and how do you cultivate that habit?
Read MoreBook Review Fear Less - How to win your way in Work & Life Dr Pippa Grange
In this highly compelling read, psychologist and author Dr Pippa Grange explores fear, how it can take over our lives and how we can turn it on its head into a tool of courage.
She kicks off by exploring language (and how changing it from battlefield terminology into something kinder will help), healthy competition and definitions of success – all in the first couple of chapters. She looks at the concept that fear isn’t just in our heads – it’s in our environment too.
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