Three months ago I realised that I was in, what feels like, a big transition. A time of uncertainty, unknowing,…
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How often do you feel you need to speak, give your opinion, offer a solution to feel of value in…
What are your thoughts and feelings about entering a new hybrid way of working? What do your team members think and feel?
This question has been on my mind a lot recently. As you know, listening is my thing. I love to…
The challenge of working from home has freed many of us from the social and organisational constraints of the workplace. It’s handed us the responsibility to choose how we do our jobs while fulfilling the other important roles in our lives. And, in the process, it’s shaken up how we see ourselves and our contributions.
My invitation to you here is to support those you lead through this transition, to encourage them to bring more of themselves to their work, wherever they’re working.
Where are we in the lifecycle of this pandemic? Is this the end of the beginning, or the beginning of the end? Or half time? And – as our days shorten and shadows lengthen – are we ready for whatever lies ahead?
In this article I want to celebrate the phenomenal flexibility we’ve all mustered over many months. Let’s not take it for granted. Let’s acknowledge it so that we can own this vital capability and continue to adapt in the months ahead.
Charles Darwin, the geologist behind the theory of evolution once said, “It is not the strongest or the most intelligent…