When you discuss a complex issue with someone who has little to no knowledge of the issue, you're unlikely to get the desired outcome. More often than not you'll end up frustrated and they'll end up defensive. It takes time to learn and understand complex issues but it also takes some unlearning. When a person … Continue reading Understanding complex issues
Starting over
So often we are afraid to start over. Maybe starting over feels like a setback, it feels easier to just keep going, you haven't seen it done before or maybe it just feels too risky. Those are valid reasons to stay where you are. But if you don't take a leap, you end up missing … Continue reading Starting over
The power of storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful thing. Not everything gets written down or photographed but stories can always be passed down as long as someone is happy to speak and someone is willing to listen. For many storytelling perhaps conjures up images of childhood sitting cross legged on the floor as the teacher reads you story or … Continue reading The power of storytelling
Not enough time
One of the most popular excuses people make is not having enough time. Yet you're able to make time for things that you don't even really consider to be important. Meanwhile, it's your life long dream that you're willing to put on hold or sometimes put off altogether. There's no denying that it can be … Continue reading Not enough time
What next?
When leading a movement or if you put yourself in a position to be a voice for change, a question to regularly ask is, what next? What next, when things don't go to plan? What next, when people lose motivation? What next, when you complete one of the things you were working towards? The road … Continue reading What next?
Slow progress
There's a popular saying that goes 'Slow progress is better than no progress'. I totally agree. What we often do is rush because we want progress to be quick. Perhaps this is because slow progress doesn't feel like moving forward in the moment. It's only, in a few weeks or months time that you're able … Continue reading Slow progress
Assumptions and understanding
In the past couple of weeks you've probably seen things happen that you would have once considered bad. Yet the way these events have unfolded, these acts are almost worthy of praise. When you look at an incident in isolation, it's easy to make a judgement about what is wrong or right, what should or … Continue reading Assumptions and understanding
Looking back
When you experience a mood change from sad to happy it's easy to find yourself looking back. Perhaps you do so because you remember what it was like to feel sad and you remember that you didn't think it would pass. But now all of a sudden here you are with a smile on your … Continue reading Looking back
Post-lockdown in the office
I've recently had a few conversations about going back to work and what that will look like. For some that worked in offices they were able to continue at home whilst for others things grounded to a halt and have remained so for the past couple of months. From the way things look, it appears … Continue reading Post-lockdown in the office
Wanting the credit
If you were someone who led or pioneered in a particular sector or topic, how would you feel if you weren't recognised for it. Is getting credit more important than the work being noticed or the voices being heard? For a lot of people they may tirelessly work towards a cause and receive little attention … Continue reading Wanting the credit
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