I’ve been having conversations with so many people who are running out of steam. Running on adrenaline, cortisol, coffee or sugar, they’ve been trying to keep going in ‘emergency’ mode - what I call ‘pre-holiday panic’ - as a normal way of operating. As we continue to navigate the extraordinary and we’re trying to up our energy bank, here are a few ideas that might help.
Read MoreThe discomfort of change - is it worth it?
When we consider making changes in our life, the thought of it can make us feel really uncomfortable. It becomes even more tricky when we actually start making change. Here are a few things I’ve learned in making my own changes…
Read MoreBook Review - Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Our Brain to Get the Best Out of Ourselves and Others Dr Helena Boschi
This is a great book for anyone who wants to get a basic and clear understanding of how our brains work and what that means for us.
Written by Dr Helena Boschi, a psychologist specialising in applied neuroscience in a business context, it’s a very accessible way of exploring the different aspects of the brain, from emotion to bias to change.
Read MoreThree things a favourite song taught me about leadership in change
I’m a big fan of 1980s music and have several favourite tracks. One of those favourites is ‘‘It ain’t what you do…’ from the Funboy Three and Bananarama. Taking the time to listen to this pop song makes me think about the ‘how’ of leading through change. Here are my top three lessons from this tune.
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