Building trust in remote work
The remote work conundrum In recent years, the way we work has undergone a big transformation. Remote work, which was once considered impossible, has become an integral part of how we work. It's a topic that leaders and teams are constantly grappling with as they seek...
Embracing alignment: A path to productive teamwork
How often do you find yourself trying to seek consensus at work... maybe it's time to shift our gaze from consensus to alignment. In the world of work, effective decision-making is key for performance, and consensus is often perceived as an ideal scenario. We picture...
Nurturing people; the future of work
At the heart of our organisations, a significant transformation is underway - a shift towards putting people at the centre of what we do. As leaders, we find ourselves at a crossroads where nurturing people is as vital as developing them professionally. For those who...
The burnout paradox
In the modern world, our lives are often consumed by the constant pursuit of success, recognition, and validation. From a young age, we’re conditioned to believe that we must achieve more to be deemed worthy and accepted by society. This relentless drive to belong can...
The power of letting go
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, the role of managers is evolving. While control and micromanagement were once considered essential for success, the tide is shifting towards a more empowering approach. Managers who embrace the concept of letting go and...
What is it about change?
“If you want to make small changes, change the way you do things; if you want to make big changes, change the way you see things.” Don Campbell, American rancher. When I invite a new group to complete the sentence “change is…”, I’m always reminded of the huge variety...
The future of work – part 3
We’ve recently been exploring the future of work and some of the ingredients required to bring about a more human way of organising. In part 1 of this series, we explored how many of us are working in a state of survival and examined the effects of working in this way...
The future of work – part 2
The future of work is emerging as more leaders than ever are exploring the shift towards more human and self-directed ways of organising. In part 1 of this blog series, we explored the concept of emergence and how it might provide a signpost to the future. Emergence...
The future of work – part 1
To reimagine the future of work we need to connect with nature and something that is innate; the power to organise ourselves. As we begin to truly value our differences, we see demonstrations there are more human ways of organising to get work done. We’re witnessing a...
Our evolutionary journey
Our evolutionary journey Before we embark on a new year of doing, Lewis and I have been taking time to reflect on our own Essentially Human evolutionary journey and our impact... We've noticed that as we move beyond the challenges of the COVID pandemic, people are...
Emotional Intelligence: the secret of high performing teams?
Emotional Intelligence... the difference that makes the difference? As we adjust to new ways of working after the recent pandemic we've noticed how important it is for teams to feel safe enough to have open and honest conversations about their needs and how they feel....
Hiding behind the work mask
Are you wearing a mask to work? We work with many amazing people who tell us they endeavour to leave parts of themselves at home, only to present their ‘work selves’ in the office. Many are choosing to hide behind a work mask. I wanted to write about this subject...
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