Why ‘Ponderings’?
My brain is like a cooker/stove top. It has ‘stuff’ bubbling away on it all the time. Some is quietly blipping away in the background. Others front of mind and needing my attention.
I’m inspired by conversations, news items, articles, events and these blogs are the results of those musings!
The loneliness of command
In this article, Johanna explores the loneliness of command and shares how it’s possible for leaders to have better difficult conversations with their teams.
Are you a Leaky Leader?
Are you a Leaky Leader?
And how to make changes for the good of you, your team and your business.
Many years ago when I was serving aboard HMS Illustrious, a Chief in my team commented, “I can tell your mood by the way you walk through the office”.
In a hierarchical organisation like the Royal Navy, making a comment like that to a senior officer takes a certain level of confidence (and some might say courage).
But, decades later, I can still recall that exchange with absolute clarity.
Why?
What is Systemic Resilience?
What is Systemic Resilience?
And how can it help your business in the post-pandemic period?
In this article, Johanna takes a look at how the different roles of the individual impact the wider team, and even business, and why Systemic Resilience is critical to your success now and in the future.
Mindset or skillset:
In this article, Johanna examines whether unexploited learning and development opportunities is indicative of a mindset, or a skill set problem, and what to do about it.