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In this episode of Vision Pros, Thom Dennis joins Jackson Calame, founder of First Class Business, to explore what it really means to lead with integrity. Together, they unpack the challenges of staying authentic in a world driven by surface-level influence—and how true impact requires depth, courage, and clarity.

A compelling dialogue between two distinguished military veterans turned executive advisors. Thom Dennis (former Royal Marines Commando) and Dr Karen Wilson-Starks (former US Army Officer) share their parallel journeys and complementary insights on transformative leadership in today's complex business environment.This unique conversation brings together decades of elite military experience, psychological expertise, and executive advisory wisdom. Both leaders demonstrate how military precision and strategic thinking translate into transformative business leadership.

Key Insights:

• Strategic adaptation from military to corporate leadership
• Values-driven decision-making in complex environments
• Building resilience through self-awareness and personal authenticity
• Translating battlefield wisdom to boardroom excellence
• Creating sustainable organisational transformation

Drawing from their combined experience in elite military units and global consulting, Thom and Karen offer practical frameworks for:

• Crisis leadership and strategic decision-making
• Cultural transformation
• Executive team development
• Sustainable organisational change
• Building high-performance cultures

Perfect for:

• C-suite executives seeking strategic insight
• Corporate leaders managing transformation
• Management consultants and business advisors
• Organisations navigating complex change
• Emerging leaders developing strategic capabilities

Connect with the hosts:Thom Dennis: Serenity in Leadershipwww.serenityinleadership.comthom@serenityinleadership.comDr Karen Wilson-Starks: TRANSLEADERSHIPwww.transleadership.comdr.karen@transleadership.com

In this engaging panel discussion, we brought together influential thought leaders, including Thom Dennis, Gamal Turawa, Toni McLelland, Marsha Ramroop and Rob Neil OBE - to delve deep into diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, why there is so much pushback and what are the best ways to keep going forward with positive initiatives that can and do make a difference.

We’re in an exciting and pivotal moment for leadership and community inside the workplace. There are definitive ways to foster a positive and productive workplace culture and there is real damage to be aware of if this undertaking is mismanaged. We’re determined to shed light on the best practices when it comes to creating relationships, understanding, empathy, and productive management. That’s what this conversation is all about.

This is for you if: You're a leader and you are committed to bold action to change the dynamic in your workplace You're in a workplace that's rapidly evolving to embrace everyone's unique contribution and you're committed to continuing this initiative Your workplace NEEDS to evolve and you are ready to be the change your workplace needs. 

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In this video, Thom Dennis dives into the critical issue of integrity in leadership, highlighting recent corporate scandals and their impact. 🔍 What You'll Learn: The alarming lack of integrity and the rise of greed among corporate leaders. Key scandals: Wells Fargo Fake Accounts, Facebook-Cambridge Analytica, Theranos Fraud, Boeing 737 Max crashes, and more. UK-specific incidents: Windrush scandal, Grenfell Tower fire, contaminated blood scandal, Post Office IT disaster, and sewage dispersal issues. Historical corporate exploitation by the East India Company and abuse of power by the Catholic Church in Canada and Ireland. The importance of transparency, accountability, and protecting whistleblowers. 💡 Key Insights: How toxic cultures and willful blindness lead to catastrophic outcomes. The necessity of ethical leadership and responsible decision-making. The courage needed to stand against dysfunction and dishonesty. At Serenity in Leadership, we are committed to helping leaders create value while respecting all stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, and the environment. Join us as we explore how to lead with integrity and purpose, ensuring sustainable success. 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on ethical leadership and responsible business practices. 📢 Call to Action: If you’re interested in learning more about how we can support your leadership journey, please subscribe to our channel and visit our website at https://www.serenityinleadership.com. Together, we can foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and respect. #Leadership #Integrity #CorporateScandals #EthicalLeadership #SerenityInLeadership Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.serenityinleadership.com 📘   / thomdennis   🐦   / sileadership   📸   / serenityinleadership   Let's lead responsibly and make a positive impact. See you next time!

Rejecting 'Empowerment': The Rise of Women's Autonomy

Panel members: Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership Lynn Blades, Founder, Legacy Leadership Executive Coaching Alli Onni, Director, Qualitest Helen Argyrou, HELEN AHA YinAlithea Richard Bellars, Founder, Facilitator, Coach & Mentor, This Grand Adventure Find out more at www.serenityinleadership.com

In this conversation, Thom Dennis interviews Dean Carter, Chief People and Purpose Officer at GUILD, about purpose-driven organizations, healthy work culture, the ROI of caregiving and onsite childcare programs, the adoption of AI in HR technology, and the potential of VR technology. The conversation explores the value of flexible work and the challenges and benefits it brings. It emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of belonging in a flexible work environment and expanding the talent pool by allowing remote work. The discussion also touches on mitigating loneliness and depression in remote work through community groups. The pushback against flexible work is discussed, along with the importance of diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) in organizations. The conversation concludes with a focus on the authenticity of a company's purpose and the challenges faced by CHROs in navigating paradoxes. Takeaways • Purpose-driven organizations focus on the human experience, engage employees, and reward productivity and performance. • Onsite childcare programs can have a high ROI, benefiting employee retention, diversity, and upskilling. • HR needs to take a leading role in the adoption of AI, ensuring it is used ethically and inclusively. • VR technology has the potential to revolutionize work experiences, but careful consideration must be given to its impact on addiction and mental health. Flexible work provides numerous benefits, including increased productivity, reduced commuting time, and access to a larger talent pool. • Creating a sense of belonging in a flexible work environment is crucial for employee engagement and well-being. • Remote work can be mitigated by implementing community groups and fostering connections among employees. • The pushback against flexible work highlights the need for organizations to adapt and embrace new ways of working. • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential for creating a thriving and authentic workplace culture. • CHROs face the challenge of navigating paradoxes and making decisions that consider trade-offs and consequences. Sound Bites 00:00 Introduction 02:02 Purpose-driven Organizations and Guild 04:39 Determining Factors of a Healthy Work Culture 06:45 ROI of Caregiving and Onsite Childcare Programs 11:03 Adoption of AI in HR Technology 15:56 AI and Human Intelligence 22:54 Creating Belonging in a Flexible Work Environment 24:19 Expanding the Talent Pool with Flexible Work 25:24 Mitigating Loneliness and Depression in Remote Work 25:56 The Positive Impact of Community Groups 29:33 The Pushback Against Flexible Work 31:44 The Importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) 38:07 Authenticity and a Company's Purpose 41:21 Navigating Paradoxes as a CHRO Visit our website, https://www.serenityinleadership.com

🌟 Explore the dynamic world of leadership with Tania Carriere, a globally renowned life and leadership coach, in this insightful interview hosted by Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership. 🌎✨ Dive into a conversation focused on co-creation, self-awareness, and purposeful leadership, offering valuable insights for navigating the challenges of leadership in 2024. 🚀 Tanya shares her expertise on leading extraordinary retreats and creating transformative experiences, emphasizing the importance of co-creation in facilitating meaningful dialogues. Discover the keys to designing impactful experiences that stimulate both the mind and body, fostering a holistic approach to leadership. 💡 As the discussion unfolds, Tania and Thom explore the evolving needs of leaders in the current landscape, addressing essential skills such as resilience, adaptability, and relationship building. Gain valuable tips for fostering self-awareness, emotional resilience, and encouraging self-reflection among leaders. 🔍 Join us on this journey of discovery and gain practical insights to enhance your leadership skills. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to lead with purpose, this interview provides actionable strategies for navigating the unseen challenges of leadership in this incredibly challenging world of 2024. 🌐 For more inspiring content and information about Tania Carriere and her transformative retreats, visit Advivum Journeys at advivumjourneys.ca or search for Tania Carriere online. 👍 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations on leadership, integrity, and purpose! #Leadership #CoCreation #SelfAwareness #PurposefulLeadership #LeadershipSkills #TransformationalRetreats #TanyaCarer #SerenityInLeadership #2024Leadership #LeadershipInsights

We’re in an exciting and pivotal moment for leadership and community inside the workplace. There are ways to foster a positive and productive workplace culture and the pitfalls are real if this undertaking is mismanaged. We’re determined to shed light on the best practices when it comes to creating relationships, understanding, empathy, and productive management. Join us on Tuesday 30th January for a roundtable conversation led by Executive Coach and Veteran Meeting Facilitator Thom Dennis with: Tania Carriere, a globally renowned life and leadership coach, and transformational retreats host. Viviane Vicente, a Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) Master Facilitator and global professional with a legal background, and extensive experience in domestic and international management and leadership training. Louise Goss, Founder of The Homeworker magazine, journalist and work-life, remote and WFH expert Charmain Bucho, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at City & Guilds, and executive coach. We will cover topics like: How human collaboration will interact with technology in the future Challenges of the hybrid work environment and how industry is responding Cultural intelligence and the impact of psychological safety and empathy Creating inclusive spaces, encouraging diverse perspectives, and mitigating biases Please sign up to join us live Find out more at www.serenityinleadership.com

Life Without a Tie: Finding your path amidst the noise, chaos and pressure to conform.

We don't always recognise the subtleties at play in our reality. Even when we do, we don't necessarily validate them as being significant. In this podcast between Thom Dennis and Ray Martin, they discuss the nature of synchronicity - why and how events that are unexpected can sometimes have a Universal perfection. They explore how committing to acts of service, however small, can lead to new beginnings and how life can provide us with 'confirmation signals' when we face difficult decisions, connecting with a higher form of guidance. Thom asked Ray to expand upon his 'Six Rules for Happiness', which include taking ownership for everything that happens to us, and the benefits of building powerful and sustainable relationships. It takes courage to live consciously, and Ray has discovered that trends such as minimalism and experientialism are on the rise as people try to simplify life in a complex world. They also touch on the leadership crisis of our generation, the nature of purpose and how it might find us, if and when we surrender to it, and what it means to be present. A lot to enjoy! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Psychiatry, Mental Wellbeing, Empathy & Power Skills in the Workplace.

What made you become a psychiatrist? You're the founder and CEO of Clip Global, which is a workforce, wellbeing and development service where you provide employees with personalized holistic. science-backed plans so they can lead healthier, fulfilled lives. It sounds incredible, but how do you go about fulfilling that brief? I guess you're using AI now and developing it if you're using an app, how do you see that developing with AI? Do you think that mental health is the new pandemic? Do you think really that there's an increasing number of leaders who are beginning to genuinely care more about their employees and see why that is so important to the business for preventing people from being off sick, but for things that you can't necessarily see? Can you say a little bit more about the key life indicators, what they are and how you're monitoring and keeping a close look on them? You'd like to think that there are more leaders taking the right action. What do you think we need to do to persuade those that perhaps don't really see the need for this, in spite of the fact that the stats as far as the bottom line are concerned are pretty persuasive? It seems there's a lot of leaders who still don't want to really engage with that. So how could we persuade them to be more involved and take a greater level of responsibility? Do CEOs find it a bit scary to engage with an organization which is led by a psychiatrist? How important do you think being empathetic is now for people in positions of responsibility? Have you come across the fact that there are reports of AI showing more empathy than humans? Is hybrid working detrimental to the need to belong to a community? What do you think it is that's making people (managers) resist the hybrid working as a model? There are two types of leadership, the older more directive style and the newer servant leader style. So do you see the latter style of leadership emerging more today? How important is the skill of presence in leadership? So just to round things up, can you give us say three tips on how leaders can improve, how they help employees with their mental health?

Ray Arata is the author of two books, Wake Up Man Up, Step Up: Transforming Your Wake Up Call to Emotional Health and Happiness and Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace. As an expert in leadership, inclusion, allyship, and emotional literacy, Ray leads from his heart and practices what he teaches in his own businesses and personal life. In this interview, he describes what first made him interested in the field of men and masculinity. Thom & Ray then go on to the term 'toxic' and explore how unhelpful it is in terms of masculinity; 'unhealthy' is a much better description which doesn't close everyone down. They discuss how important is it not to shame and blame men in order to get them to engage. There is enormous pain in so many men and shaming has only negative consequences. On the other hand gender equality will make men better and happier. Ray connects through the heart, and speaks about what love means to him. Finally they discuss allyship and the fundamental importance of accountability. The Better Together Conference will be held online Oct 18-19, 2023 and those liking this video and contacting us at hello@serenityinleadership.com will be offered a 10% reduction in the cost of attendance. Contact us!

This episode is now live, here is a blurb about the podcast that Thom guested on:

Men feel more lonely, lost and not useful in society than ever in history.

Men are more likely to be romantically uninvolved, sexually dormant and friendless.

Only 40% of men have higher education and educated women don’t date uneducated men.

Males are not attaching to school, work or women.

What it is to be a man appears lost.

‘What is Manly?’ host Damian Andrews searches for the framework to be Manly.

"There was an anger that came out and frankly, it was very scary being in that room at that time, as a man."

• In this episode
• Men being confused
• Women missing out
• Women doing better
• Fear of anger
• Men questing their role
• Not making assumptions
• Teaching boundaries
• Checking things are ok
• The 'Hell Yes!'
• Wheel of consent
• Addictions
• Frustration
• Dealing with rejection
• Safe spaces Please help others by liking and sharing on your social so they also get the benefits you've enjoyed. Learn more about SHAIR at https://shair.care/about/ Join a SHAIR.care community at https://www.community.shair.care Visit Damian Andrews at https://damianandrews.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianandrews/

Trez Ibrahim and Thom Dennis come together to discuss some of the challenges that men and women experience in the workplace. These are influenced by many distinctions such as upbringing, social standing, nationality and age.

How ExCos deal with Ageism, Gender, D & E, What was 'Normal' is not OK Now

Join us for a fascinating interview with the CEO of Serenity in Leadership, Thom Dennis and Avivah Wittenberg-Cox. Avivah is a thought leader specialising in gender and generational balance and speaks on leadership, the future of work, the longevity economy and the consequences of 60-year careers. As she says: “I have always thought that the 20th century saw the rise of women, and the 21st century will be about whether men accept that rise or backlash. Right now, what you see is both.” 00:00 Introduction 01:06 The Longevity Revolution 03:03 Birth Rates 04:37 Utilizing Generational Skills 06:47 Modernizing Against Ageism 07:55 Gender Balance 12:23 Men, ExCos and Leadership 17:10 Role Models 18:40 Managing Across Difference 22:35 LGBTQ+ and Global Differences 28:06 Equality 28:36 Diversity & Gender 30:18 The Concept of 'Normal' 33:26 Conclusion

00:00 Introduction 01:34 Is empathy a skill we can learn? 03:00 Can there be too much empathy? 04:38 The fear of losing respect 06:04 What can leaders do to make sure their people are OK? 08:45 You have to orient around the customer 10:30 Leaders as balancers 13:22 Future-proofing for the next disruption 16:15 Meaningfulness & Purpose 19:24 Therapeutic AI 24:13 The effects of generative AI 28:00 Heartificial Empathy & "Be You" 31:14 The Serenity in Leadership retreat, Leading Through the Void & being human 32:49 What makes a good leader in 2023? 38:02 Closing

Thom Dennis and Jessica Ball take a deep-dive into today’s most talked about – and uncomfortable – topics in the workplace. From gender equality and male-dominated boardrooms to embracing our female qualities – hear their plea for a more tolerant, collaborative and inclusive world of work. Culture Change Management Consultancy, Serenity in Leadership, is embarking on a journey to understand what it takes to be an effective leader of the future. We interview some of the world’s most esteemed business owners and influencers to capture their honest reflections and perspectives on leadership – the good, the bad and the transformative. Listen in and learn from the doers themselves, what it takes to succeed today, in tomorrow’s fast-changing business climate. Share your thoughts in the comment section down below!

Empathy expert, Anita Nowak is an author, podcaster, speaker, facilitator, certified coach and award-winning educator. Her TEDx Talk on 'The Power of Empathy' has reached nearly 100,000 people. Anita holds a doctoral degree from McGill University, where she was named Professor of the Year in 2014 and 2019. With our CEO, Thom Dennis, Anita discusses what empathy actually is, why the world needs more of it and workplace solutions for how we can be more empathetic. Connect with Anita Nowak: Website: https://www.anitanowak.com/ Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram Twitter: https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Serenity in Leadership: Website: https://www.serenityinleadership.com/

Chris Hemmings is a coach and psychotherapist who works exclusively with male clients. After a decade of working as a journalist at the BBC, Chris began to run a programme around healthy masculinity and men's emotional well-being. He runs a business called M-Path which goes into workplaces and schools to challenge, educate and support men and boys to hold difficult conversations and to create empathetic environments for themselves. During their discussion, Serenity in Leadership CEO Thom Dennis and Chris discuss why using the phrase 'toxic masculinity' isn't helpful, why Andrew Tate is not the problem (but rather the symptom), why we need to create spaces for men, and the problem with men feeling as though they have to be more feminine to be accepted today. Serenity in Leadership: https://www.serenityinleadership.com

M-Path: https://m-path.co.uk/#leadership #mentalhealth

#masculinity #mentalhealthawareness #leadershipdevelopment #management #dialogue

00:00 Introduction 02:37 Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity 05:57 The influence of Andrew Tate 13:33 What color is your Bugatti? 15:42 Patriarchy, Feminism & Victimhood 18:06 Good Man vs Real Man 18:54 Male Spaces in Organisations 25:30 Role Models 35:16 Men & Mental Health 37:45 Men Talking 47:30 Be Better for Yourself First 48:30 Finding Organisations That Want to Work with Men As Well 50:40 Conclusion

Sally Penni MBE is a high-profile award-winning barrister as well as Joint Vice Chair of the Association of Women Barristers. She’s also the founder of Women in the Law UK and hosts the remarkable podcast “Talking Law”. Sally sits as Non-Executive Director on a variety of boards bringing her experience and expertise in many areas including governance, employment law & cyber security. She is a keen fundraiser supporting numerous local & national charities, a patron, diversity leader, radio broadcaster & contributor and, as she puts it, most importantly a proud mother of three. In aid and recognition of IWD 2023, Sally spoke to Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership and explored important questions: - How we can empower people to be a catalyst for positive change? - Who for Sally stands out as a key role model? - How can love conquer hate? - What are the trends in leadership today? - How important is it for men to be involved as allies for women? - How can we improve workplace culture?

Join us for a fascinating interview with our CEO, Thom Dennis and Dr Claude Bertrand.   

Claude is the Executive Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer at Servier - an independent, international pharmaceutical company governed by a non-profit foundation.  

During the conversation, they discuss how to lead in a fast-paced world, how leaders can attract and retain the best talent, crucial leadership traits to hone right now, and Claude reveals how Servier distinguishes itself from other pharmaceutical giants

In a wide ranging conversation, Thom Dennis and Jim Peal explore aspects of leadership, risk taking and self-awareness.  

An in-depth, and highly positive exploration based on the combined experiences of both Thom and Jim. 

00:00 Introduction 

01:58 The Need for Leaders to Change 

06:25 The coming challenges and skills needed 

13:24 Vulnerability 

16:23 Planning for Inevitable Surprises 

21:32 NLP 

24:51 Check your 'Tude 

31:17 Dialogue and Discrimination 

34:08 Diversity, Inclusion & Racism 

45:13 Are we going in a positive direction? 

47:22 Message to Leaders today 

49:46 Addiction & Choice 

54:29 Networking & ending

Musician, Brand Expert, Healer and Business Coach Christina Courtright Jenkins explores her motivations, what burnout can mean and how important personal brand is, whatever we do. She highlights the crucial importance of self-reflection, combined with an understanding of personal essence.

Thom Dennis talks to Dean Carter, a director at Griffith foods, the global, traceable and sustainable food ingredients experts. Previously he was a corporate officer leading Global HR and Shared Services at Patagonia. Dean is passionate about climate, purpose, culture and leadership and has been pushing the edge of HR conversation for a long time. He has also been recognized with multiple awards for innovation.  

Thom Dennis and Helen Argyrou explore aspects of Femininity, how they have been misrepresented and affirm that if we focus on the pain and loss we continue to suffer. If we focus on the lesson and the truth we will continue to grow and reveal life's deepest teachings.  

This is an in-depth, and highly positive exploration which touches into what many would say are taboo subjects.

What neuroscience can tell us about change and how to bring change about.

Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership interviews Reut Schwartz-Hebron on what we've learnt about difficult change through the eyes of neuroscience. 

We want to do the best we can but at the same time we are facing more and more challenges. People are feeling the pressure to perform with many things calling us to action. The easier answer is to work harder and harder, but what we are increasingly seeing is that we are not able to cope anymore; our bodies are only capable of doing so much. 

How do we recognise this burnout out? How do we deal with it? What is clear is that hiding it doesn't work; we have to face up to it and we have to re-prioritize, both as businesses and as individuals. 

Catherine is a Master Humanistic Psychologist who helps successful entrepreneurs, executives and business owners master their full power and potential, leverage their opportunities and elevate their lives. Watch this interview with Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership as she explores her work with those CEOs who have a reputation of being the most difficult and challenging to support and guide in a positive way. 

My tribute, with particular reference to the traits of leadership that Her Majesty displayed so uniquely and so remarkably.

Thank you Ma'am, may you rest in peace. 

The Bargain - Remote Employee Monitoring Software and their subjects, welcoming & resistant.

Remote Employee Monitoring Software has proliferated. There are now eight of the top 10 US employers by number of employees, private employers - companies that hire huge numbers of people, doing some form of individual employee productivity monitoring, in many cases in real time.

This is a controversial strategy which some people find intrusive and insulting whilst others find a boon. 

It can be argued that using such software destroys trust and actually encourages the behaviour it is designed to eradicate. 

Thom Dennis spent 17 years as an officer in the Royal Marines. Here he reflects on three aspects of leadership he learnt and which are applicable in today's world of business, and society for that matter.

What do you think? Please add your thoughts in the comments, and share your ideas about the skills of leadership that are needed today.

#marine #marines #royalmarines #learning #learninglessons #change #organization #leadership 

Organisations need rebels - they bring challenge, innovation, creativity. But they are often the most difficult to manage and because of that, they are often pushed out of the organisation when they were actually really needed.

It pays to find ways to include these people - they bring the future with them.

What do you think? Please add your thoughts in the comments.

#rebel #rebellion #revolution #revolutionary #change #organization #leadership 

Taking a Stand for Rainforests, Indigenous People & Climate Change - Being a Leader & Taking Action.

Leaders are under such enormous pressure to run their companies how they always have - there are so many priorities, indeed many more than there were before the pandemic, before Brexit, before the invasion of Ukraine. And at the same time, one of the largest carbon sinks on earth, which is occupied by indigenous people, the Amazon Rainforest is under threat by commercial interests.

Things have to change, priorities have to change, and this takes courage. Leaders have to show courage in the face of short term pressures. 

Thoughts from Crom Castle on Networking & Nature 

They say People are our most important asset. Not everyone acts accordingly.

Do we have to run organisations without Heart? We are entering difficult times, really difficult and challenging times, and organisations like Better.com and P&O are taking decisions which hurt and traumatise people. Some consultancies advise that quick and sharp cuts are best ... but for whom? I would suggest certainly not those on the receiving end.

The practice of Fire and Rehire is not a very nice way to do business.

What do you think? Please add your thoughts in the comments.

#fireandhire #profit #cheapness #cheap #Peoplegreatestasset 

What is it about Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his style of leadership that makes it so resonant and admirable for so many people today. Could it be that it is a projection of how we want our leaders to be? He is a role model for us in our times of chaos, change and uncertainty.

Courage, vulnerability, steadfastness in adversity, transparency are all traits we long for in our leaders, and seem to see so little of today. Clarity, strength, honesty, authenticity, these are all things we seek when uncertainty arouses fear.

In this Thought for the Week Thom Dennis mentions FemmeQ, a community of thought leaders, change makers, social activists and business leaders committed to creating new paradigms of thinking and acting in core sectors of society. The webinar he refers to is here:  https://lnkd.in/eHYKfZJB and we commend it to all who are interested in the concept of #FeminineIntelligence. Indra Adnan is an inspirational speaker.

#Courage #Leadership #Vulnerability #Strength #volodymyrzelenskyy #volodymyrzelensky #rolemodels #change #leaders 

There are many examples of people in power doing things to suit their own needs, either to stay in favour with those with greater power, or to satisfy their own ego needs. There is much collateral damage which is caused as a result, and we are now seeing this style of disrespectful leadership being increasingly challenged. It's clear that what we need in order to be successful, in the widest but most relevant meaning of the word, is to be vulnerable, empathetic, compassionate and continuously maintain a listening stance. 

The Great Awkward - Thom Dennis on hybrid working challenges and The Great Awkward Return to Work.

It's a little early to tell about the success of hybrid working. It's a much more complex situation than at first appears, containing new issues that leadership have not encountered before. 

What is important is for leaders to understand the various issues that are arising so they can make informed and positive decisions in order to get the very best from this dynamic situation, whilst ensuring that no-one is left behind or out.

We're now in what Brené Brown has christened "The Great Awkward return to work"

#Greatawkward #leadership #hybridworking #hybrid #SiLeadership #serenityinleadership #inclusion #meetings 

Issues around trust abound today. Leaders who try to force their strategies and ideologies reduce their people's trust which tends to encourage them to force more.

In order to create trust, you have to create a space in which people feel safe because when they feel safe, they can be vulnerable. Trust comes from vulnerability and vulnerability comes from trust.

#trust #leadership #serenityinleadership #vulnerability 

How bias in business decision making has such a huge impact.

Is your Diversity and Inclusion strategy working? Thom Dennis explores some of the key aspects of bias in business decision making in organisations and gives some pointers as to how to make your investment worth while - it may not be what you think but bias in organization has so much potential if tackled.

#bias #biasinorganisation #biasindecision #biasinterrupted #leadership #inclusion 

The importance of rehearsal in leadership cannot be over-emphasised. Sometimes incredibly important decisions have to be made under duress, and impossible time constraints with massive potential consequences. If we have practised under similar situations, even if they are artificial, it equips leaders to be sharper, more decisive and less prone to allow stress to overcome them.

It is beholden on those who are given this level of responsibility in leadership to hone their skills so they are as prepared as possible for any eventuality.

#practise #rehearse #prepare #business #goals 

How is it that a rich, successful leader and owner of a large business can fire 900 of his employees on a 3-minute Zoom call? This shines a light on the clashing of the positive and negative traits of leadership, and Thom Dennis, in his Thought for the Week challenges the necessity for the negative traits, particularly because of their negative and traumatising effects on people. 

Why we can't hide from bias and colonialism and 'I'm Not Racist' is a self deception.

Our colonial history has left us fundamentally biased and also unaware of our in-built sense of superiority. It's time for us to own up and name this and then move on from it. But we do have to own up first.

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#diversity #racism #equality #biases #bias #colonialism #racismincricket 

Part of the resistance to change is a willingness to take tentative steps; these can be slow and give a sense of safety. The trouble is they don't actually achieve anything when the need is urgent and major. Companies need to rethink the way they do business, especially examining their Purpose for validity and currency today.

Small steps won't cut it for the companies that are going to be thriving in 5-10 years' time 

When we make decisions, it's important to look at the wider ramifications and by-products of those decisions. This calls for an unbiased look at the situation and how it will change as a result.

When we're keen on an idea it's quite easy to get into a 'wilful blindness' mindset which will prevent us from seeing what else will happen over and above what we intended.

Unintended consequences - it's worth taking the time to explore what they might be. 

People stay or go largely because of the culture of the organisation in which they work. Feeling respected is the single greatest influencer on their decisions, so it's beholden on senior management to ensure that people want to stay; it's very expensive to replace staff, particularly at the moment.

Find out more about culture change and the solutions we offer here: https://www.serenityinleadership.com/solutions/culture-change

#culturechangeintheworkplace #culturechangemanagement #workplaceculture #employeeretention 

We are all role models for someone, and the greater our profile, or footprint, the larger the impact we have. So whatever we do people will emulate, and some will amplify, for good or for bad. It's therefore for us to be sensitive, and responsible, for our actions. Divisiveness leads to anger and frustration. Care, kindness and active listening lead to the defusing of tension.

Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and conflict resolution strategies. Subscribe to our channel to listen to powerful interviews on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, honest reflections on leadership skills and tips on how to succeed in business today.

Website: https://www.serenityinleadership.com/

#leadershiprolemodel 

How could a man so decorated and loved for his courage, professionalism and leadership take his own life, leaving family and friends behind? I can’t even guess at the turmoil and desperation he must have felt in making such a tragic decision.

However courageous we are, however resilient we’ve been, sometimes something happens that knocks through the veneer. It’s at that moment we all need support, and paradoxically it can also be a moment when we cannot ask for, or find the support we need. 

It’s not the kind word we need then so much as the kind ear. Sometimes it’s not about hearing something, but simply being heard - without judgement, just empathy.

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Standing out for Right calls for the essential leadership ability of being vulnerable and that requires great courage. If we know something is going wrong we must stand up and call it for what it is - fraud, dishonesty, cruelty. We may become unpopular and be excoriated but in the long run lives may be saved, and that surely makes it worth while.

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Based on a conversation between Simon Sinek and Brené Brown, Thom highlights the difference between Finite and Infinite games and thinking. In finite games, like football or athletics, the players are known, the rules are fixed, and the endpoint is clear. Winners and losers are easily identified.

In infinite games, like business or politics or life itself, the players come and go, the rules are changeable, and there is no defined endpoint. There are no winners or losers in an infinite game; there is only ahead and behind. 

Many of the struggles that organizations face exist simply because their leaders were playing with a finite mindset in an infinite game. These organizations tend to lag behind in innovation, discretionary effort, morale, inclusion and ultimately performance.

The leaders who embrace an infinite mindset, in stark contrast, build stronger, more innovative, more inspiring organizations. Their people trust each other and their leaders. They have the resilience to thrive in an ever-changing world, while their competitors fall by the wayside. Ultimately, they are the ones who can lead the rest of us into the future.

The original ideas come from James P Carse's book 'Finite and Infinite Games' (1986) which offers two contrasting viewpoints on how to live your life, whether you’re engaging in sexual relationships or warfare. Carse argues that any activity can be seen as either a finite or an infinite game, the former being end-oriented and the latter leading to infinite possibilities. He reveals how the world appears through the eyes of those who play with the finite or infinite in mind, and concludes that how and what games we play are our own choice. 

The absolute need for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training to be a core of organisational thinking is slowly being accepted. And there's still a long way to go!

CEO, Thom Dennis shares why EDI training is important in the workplace. 

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