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.
Read MoreWhat football can teach us about change and transformation
There will be so much analysis, probably for years, of the great leadership shown by the England football manager, Gareth Southgate and what other leaders can learn from him.
For me, he’s been a brilliant example of the approach needed for long-term change and transformation – that resilience, perseverance and staying on track, especially as a leader of change. This can be very tricky, when you are being pushed by shareholders, your team and a myriad of other stakeholders to make change rapidly to get quick results.
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