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System change is incredibly boring. That’s why we can all do it

Let’s change the system! Let’s save the planet! Let’s stick it to the man! Let’s have a revolution! Yeah! These
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Riding your horse: Why leadership means becoming fully who we already are

We are often looking for something in order to make us feel better, or make us more effective, or more
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Lying in a meadow is a radical act of leadership

I am in a leadership coaching session with Andrew (not his real name). Andrew is a senior strategist and policy
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The end of all our searching:

why acceptance is key for change in organisations
I am facilitating a leadership development programme for a group of young social entrepreneurs from marginalised backgrounds. These inspiring 20
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In 2022, let's be cynical about our cynicism!

Happy New Year! Regular readers will know that I like to pepper my pieces with references to ancient Chinese sages,
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Choose as your inner guide someone who pisses you off

I am writing this because of James Whale.James Whale is a long time radio and TV presenter considered outspoken, opinionated,