Writing
I write when something moves me enough to write it. It might be a few lines, it might be longer. Either way, it lives here.
A lesson in leaving, kindly
how to leave personal and work relationships kindly, and find trust in the future
The generosity of honest feedback
why honest feedback is an act of generosity and how we need to be to receive it well
Sitting with 90 naked Germans…
Thoughts on ritual, memory and belonging, and how they impact us today.
What’s the one quality that leaders for change must have?
Leading to change triggers our internal dynamics of belonging. Understanding this brings insights and tells us one quality leaders need. Read on for more.
Learning to Fail, Failing to Learn
How can we reframe failure into a power for learning? Here are four lessons learned from recently failing an exam
The Perils of Familiarity
Expertise can foster complacency and familiarity can breed contempt. We explain why and what you can do about it
Looking at what’s broken: a message from a Malted Milk.
The humble biscuit can tell us a lot about our judgments around perfection and what is out of place…
Four tools for stress relief right now
Stress may be inevitable but our response to it is not. Here are four tools to help you become more skilful and resourceful at handling the kinds of stressful situations we all face.
The Iraqis are coming! The Iraqis are coming! A little lesson in seeing and belonging
As the modern world grapples with individual and group identities and age old conflicts, we can remind ourselves to look and see beyond our group conscience. There we can find a place for peace.
Why we should listen to our Imposter
Tired of your Imposter? Then let it point the way to strengthening change. We explore how.
Inclusive leadership and conflict through a systemic lens
Systemic perspectives give insights for leaders grappling with diversity in the face of conflict. We examine one leader’s actions through three systemic lenses and ask, what can be learned?
Helping ourselves, helping others: how to find our best place in work and personal relationships
Our sense of “place” in work and personal relationships influences how well we feel and perform. It also points to solutions. Learn more here.
Balanced exchange: the heart of good client service
Balanced exchange is the systemic principle at the heart of good client service. But are we always honest to ourselves about what we are expecting from our client relationships? Read on to discover more.
Four tools for better problem-solving
As professional advisors, our perspective can either limit or expand our capacity for problem solving. If you want to expand yours, this post is for you.
Chocolate chip or salted caramel? How to plan with the wisdom of hindsight.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, so why not use it in advance? Here are three tools you can use to do just that.