You would think that allies are found on common ground. What if, there was a place to discuss and explain what each of us sees from our perspective? Sure, differences of opinion are likely to emerge. And by leading with curiosity to better understand each other’s perspectives, it might be you have more in common…
How might we need to do less working, and more listening? What is your poker face really saying? And how might it be letting you down? Maybe you have a “tell”, does everyone else know what that means, or are you assuming? If you could create a secret code for your team, what might it…
There is a phrase doing the rounds. “The Great Resignation” – the pandemic has prompted people to re-evaluate their careers and values and how they want to live their lives. And it got me thinking because I had used this phrase in my early blogging days when I was leaving the Royal Navy. And I…
Thanks to tech and platforms, the gatekeepers and curators are fast becoming a thing of the past. If you want to express your voice, publish a book, write a blog or host a podcast – go head! E-commerce – you have access to the tools. Build a community and cross-pollinate the networks – Find individuals…
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I screwed up… on a few things today. Mainly, forgetting I had not scheduled a blog until the night before publishing and needed to come up with an insightful topic of discussion sufficient enough to provoke thought in my dear readers… For that, I am grateful for your patience and understanding. However, this fact did…
When I was a kid I used to get told off for being too bossy. That makes sense, I was the only child/grandchild and I didn’t have other kids to bounce off. So the adults would scold me for my instructions, and adults don’t like being what to do by a kid. Then, 25 years…
Courage and bravery can appear in many forms and situations, and when looking at the military, it’s easy to assume this is mainly on the battlefield. However, often the modest corners of our community harbour the strongest individuals. People willing to stick their heads above the parapet and say – “This must change. And here’s…
Navigating change is not impossible in isolation, but it is super tough. By teaming up as co-conspirators and collaborators you broaden your capabilities and your knowledge base. And Knowledge is everything. Because we don’t know what we don’t know. Others will, and by finding those people it opens up the possibilities. I started out owning…
“It’s not the run ashore, it’s the runners” This means it’s not the place or the environment that’s important. It’s the people you are with and the purpose for you being there. And does your group / team / tribe / circle / bubble, have enough diversity of thought? Because when we get together, we…
Abbie Pierce 