Jane’s Blog

Identity Part 2: What are we stepping into?

Identity Part 2: What are we stepping into?

The global pandemic has brought home to us just how complex life really is. The future always was unchartered –...
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Identity Part 1: What are we letting go of?

Identity Part 1: What are we letting go of?

The challenge of working from home has freed many of us from the social and organisational constraints of the workplace....
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Attention in the midst of distraction

Attention in the midst of distraction

For me, September feels like the start of a new year. A shift from summer adventures to a more defined...
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Are we ready for what lies ahead?

Are we ready for what lies ahead?

Where are we in the lifecycle of this pandemic? Is this the end of the beginning, or the beginning of...
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What does it mean to be a Thinking Environment and Why does it Matter?

What does it mean to be a Thinking Environment and Why does it Matter?

What if 2020 is the year we embrace change, in a way unlike we have ever done in the past?...
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When we’re busy being inclusive, who are we leaving out?

When we’re busy being inclusive, who are we leaving out?

It’s hard writing about inclusion. How can I do it with any kind of honesty without talking about exclusion. And,...
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Meeting crisis with creativity

Meeting crisis with creativity

We’re living through a paradox. A time of unimaginable disruption is being met with the most inspiring examples of human...
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The impact of developing further our Emotional Intelligence

The impact of developing further our Emotional Intelligence

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Meeting chaos with calm

Meeting chaos with calm

Recently I shared what I’ve learned while coaching leaders working on their impulse control. One month later, this emotional intelligence...
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Giving in to impulse

Giving in to impulse

We’re all human. We’ve all found ourselves in situations so frustrating or stressful that we’ve exploded. We’ve snapped at our...
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The expert is a vulnerable explorer

The expert is a vulnerable explorer

Over the past 48 hours, I felt a swell of emotions rising. The news of more people in distress, more...
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Some leaders get it. Some don’t. What can you do?

Some leaders get it. Some don’t. What can you do?

Responding to your team members – the stars and the strugglers – with commitment, care and courage. During our recent...
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Where would we be without problems?

Where would we be without problems?

Some might ask, what is work for if not to fix things, improve things and anticipate the problems that are...
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Learning to lead with empathy

Learning to lead with empathy

What if you were to intentionally listen – with empathy – in order to develop a deeper relationship with someone...
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Start 2020 by tuning in to YOU

Start 2020 by tuning in to YOU

Life-shifting New Year’s resolutions are compelling. We all want to be better, fitter, faster, smarter. And, of course, we also...
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An interview with Nico Delfine, Sustainability and Organisations

An interview with Nico Delfine, Sustainability and Organisations

Sustainability is more and more widespread in public debate mainly because of global climate change. By this interview with Jane Adshead-Grant we want...
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Beyond Vision Part 2: The questioning leader

Beyond Vision Part 2: The questioning leader

In Beyond Vision Part 1: The listening leader, I shared my experience that listening can transform leadership. A leader who listens...
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Beyond Vision Part 1: The listening leader

Beyond Vision Part 1: The listening leader

Being a leader is tough. You’re expected to know where your organisation is going, make it happen and deal with...
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If your work is worth doing, it’s worth sharing with the next generation

If your work is worth doing, it’s worth sharing with the next generation

I was honoured that our daughter Rachel joined me at the Ignite Movement conference in Switzerland last week. Not a typical ‘take...
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Building Trust Part 2: Giving leaders latitude

Building Trust Part 2: Giving leaders latitude

In part 1 of my reflections on trust, I shared my hope in the huge opportunity – borne out by...
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