When we interrupt people when they’re speaking, we interrupt their thinking and so ultimately, their intelligence. This book is packed with examples of the impact that interruption can have and why good listening is so important.
Read MoreDOING SOMETHING POSITIVE WITH WHAT’S IN - AND OUT OF - OUR CONTROL
Life can sometimes feel pretty overwhelming. At times, I find myself reacting to big changes we’re all facing rather than choosing how to respond. So, for example, when I’ve faced big changes in my own life in the past, I’ve had real moments of panic worrying about all manner of things from the people in my family to ruminating about the very real impacts of climate change. When that happens, I’ve noticed that my news and social media scanning increases, I skip exercise and my sleep becomes pretty erratic. Not particularly helpful for me or anyone else.
Read MoreHow do your organisation’s values shape up?
As well as supporting changes in technology and ways of working, I’m sometimes asked to advise on the roll-out of new values or support a values refresh. Leaders often want to explore how to best set these projects up and communicate the new values so people ‘get it’. Here are six things to consider to help steer you in the right direction.
Read MoreBook review: Pause – how to press pause before life does it for you
This book was written in 2017, way before Covid-19 but I’ve found it to be a really useful re-read over the last few weeks and months.
One of the things I have found most useful in building my own wellbeing and resilience (and suggest to others) is finding time to take a pause in whatever’s going on. That’s what this book is all about. If you are feeling that you’re running fast just to stand still, then this is definitely worth a read.
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