Leading Responsibly with Integrity & Purpose (Serenity in Leadership)

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 

"Leaders aren't Loners". What is the effect of leaders who feel the need to do everything themselves? Can leaders work alone and still be successful?

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#leaders #isolation #leadership 

There's a revolution going on in the world of neuroscience, and we interview Naomi Glover to understand some of the new findings and how they affect the workplace. This interview is an introduction to Naomi in advance of our Dialogue which will take place on the 10th March 2022 at 4:00pm UK Time.

Tickets for the Dialogue are available at https://bit.ly/SiLJan2022

#brainhealth #neuroscience #pandemic #hybrid #leadership 

Serenity in Leadership's guest speaker, Francis Gugen has over 40 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. He is a founding member of POWERful Women which is a professional initiative working for greater representation of women at the top of the UK’s energy industry. He is also Director & Chair of the Audit Committee of SBM Offshore, which is the world’s largest offshore floating production facilities provider. Additionally he is Executive Chair of SML, a biotech spin out from Raft, commercialising a wound healing device to heal without a skin graft.

Francis has previously been Non-Executive Director of Britannia Building Society, Chairman of Petroleum Geo-Services, Chairman of CH4 Energy Ltd., CEO of Amerada Hess, Chairman of the CBI, and President of the UK Offshore Operators' Association.

In this fascinating talk, Francis shares some gems from his experience from which we can all learn and he demonstrates why the problems we face won't be solved by the approaches and thinking that got us to where we are.

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#leadership #diversity #inclusion 

Francis Gugen, co-Founder of POWERFUL Women talks about his thoughts and deep understanding of climate change and its relationship with Diversity and Inclusion as we look to the future and the changes that are imperative.

To book to attend the dialogue on the 18th November, go here: https://bit.ly/SiLDec2021

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"Remember that heady rush of excitement and adrenalin which most people experience when they are given, or take, a position of power over someone or indeed something, else." As Sir John Dalberg-Acton wrote in 1857, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men..."

Serenity in Leadership's CEO, Thom Dennis, is a culture change specialist with over 30 years' experience in developing leadership skills and making workplaces safer for employees.

In this full-ranging talk as part of SiL's Profitable Wellbeing Dialogue series, Thom explores the differences between bullying and harassment and offers things that both organisations and individuals can do to eliminate harassment and protect themselves, and benefit the bottom line at the same time.

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#racism #diversity #bullying #harassment #psychologicalsafety 

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 

A heartfelt conversation with Director of 3S Partnerships, Lex Showunmi, who explores why Leadership needs a compassionate makeover. Lex takes us on a journey of his gruelling former life as a security guard, what it means to be a true leader and why the Security industry is in desperate need of empathy.

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.

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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

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

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#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

A profound conversation with Nanine McCool, CFO, former lawyer and an empowered leader in her own right. Nanine is famous for confronting Tony Robbins at his self-help seminar in California, in 2018. Thanks to a clip of the interaction going viral, Nanine is shown challenging Tony Robbins for dismissing the goals of the #MeToo movement. A year later, we sat down with the her to talk about all things right and just, the impact of invisible bias in our culture and the responsibility of humans to keep power in check.

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.

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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?

Thom Dennis & Jessica Ball interview Scilla Elworthy, the founder of the Oxford Research Group, Peace Direct and Business Plan for Peace. Scilla talks about her journey, her experience, skills and what breaks her heart in this troubled and yet ultimately courageous world.

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A thought from the CEO of Serenity in Leadership on how to lead in uncertainty.

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Tags: How do you lead in the face of uncertainty and change, leading through uncertainty, important skills for leaders to be used during uncertain situation, leading through uncertain times. 

Joanne Lockwood, an associate facilitator with Serenity in Leadership gives a talk brimming with ideas and information about how to be inclusive with the language we use. Joanne discusses why inclusive language matters and explains how the way we describe and talk about someone impacts the way we see them. We have to start owning our language.

Joanne is a diversity, inclusion and belonging specialist who also promotes transgender awareness to organisations. She is the first openly Transgender Past National President of the 90 year old "Men's Club", The Round Table, the founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen, and a Keynote conference speaker, podcaster, blogger and panellist.

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#inclusivelanguage #communication 

Serenity in Leadership's guest speaker, Naomi Glover is a Leadership, Learning and Organisational Development expert with a specialism in Practical Neuroscience for workplace wellbeing and psychological safety. She's a consultant, trainer and coach with 20 years’ experience working with clients to analyse, design, create and deliver high quality, engaging and impactful development solutions.

She has extensive experience both within the corporation as a learning and development manager and independently as a business owner and consultant. She's also a specialist in developing evidence-based learning programmes that result in meaningful behavioural change enabling businesses to maximise people capabilities and optimise organisational performance.

In this fascinating talk, Naomi shares some gems from her experience. The economic justification for brain health is not just about mental health. It also includes interpersonal and work skills such as teamwork, leadership, adaptability and cognitive function, as well as the ability to maintain these qualities over a career.

The WHO says: "Good brain health is a state in which every individual can realise their own abilities and optimise their cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioural functioning to cope with life situations." The Lancet defines it as "a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing through the continuous development and exercise of the brain.”

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#leadership #diversity #inclusion #Brainhealth #mentalwellbeing 

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. 

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.  

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 

 Hephzi Pemberton explores the state of attitudes towards the LGBT+ community in the Investment Management Industry 

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. 

What is the fear surrounding disability? Why do we feel it, and how damaging is it to our organisations when they inadvertently engage with that fear and decline to hire someone because of a disability?

Jane Hatton, CEO of Evenbreak takes us through how to take the fear out of Disability.

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Tags: fear of disability, disability education, overcome disability barriers 

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 

1,000 unmarked graves of First Nation children have been uncovered in Canada resulting from abuse at Federal Residential Schools. Thom explores the dynamics of the Abuse of Power that leads to this kind of result. What causes the abuse of power? How do we prevent abuse of power in society?

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Tags: abuse of power in the workplace, causes of abuse of power, abuse of power in society, power and control. 

 "Shame is a focus on self and guilt is a focus on behaviour"

Inspired by Brene Brown's Ted talk on "Listening to shame", Thom Dennis discusses the power of guilt, and the destructive nature of shame. There is no evidence to support the contention that shame as a method of punishment or to change behaviour works. In actual fact it produces more of the negative behaviour by amplifying the individual's negative view of themselves. Guilt, on the other hand encourages a change in behaviour because it emphasises the dissonance between the bad behaviour and the individual's values.

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#brenebrown #shameandguilt 

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?

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. 

How does Fear affect behaviour in organisations? If we can overcome fear at work then we can gain communication, transparency, creativity and innovation. Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership reflects on his experience.

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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. 

We're not going into a 'New Normal'. The flux we're experiencing is continuing, and will in uncertain ways indefinitely. That means we have to find ways to be resilient as change is accompanied by ongoing and in some cases, increasing anxiety.

In this Thought for the Week, CEO Thom Dennis discusses resilience in our current climate of uncertainty. How can leaders support their people at this present time?

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#anxiety #change 

In this podcast talk, Gamal Turawa (or 'G' as he likes to be called), is a diversity & inclusion facilitator, speaker and coach who delivers thought-provoking workshops and presentations to both private and public organisations. G makes regular appearances on Good Morning Britain and the BBC. 

In this powerful interview, G draws on experiences working as the UK's first openly gay black police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service, shares his tips on diversity and inclusion strategies and how his upbringing impacted his ideas on intersectionality.

G is our September event speaker. In his talk, G will share how life experiences and labels can confuse, inhibit and also empower us. He will touch upon key themes that impact how the complexity of identity is not always clear-cut and why society creates definitions in an attempt to understand the essence of diversity.

Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/im-just-me-intersectionality-from-behind-the-label-tickets-166155219735

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#diversity #equality #inclusion 

This year, the dominant theme in Accenture’s Fjord Trends for 2022 points to shifts in people’s relationships—with colleagues, brands, society, places, and with those they care about. An increasing number of people are beginning to come face-to-face with the impact they’re having on the planet, and finally accepting they cannot go on behaving as though people were separate from Nature. 

The youth of today are demanding higher, more ecological, more ethical standards of the companies they choose to give their employment to. It's likely that this, perhaps more than most other influences will bring about the changes that are needed for the coming years. 

What is polarisation and how can we use it positively to deal with conflict. Edward will be speaking at our Dialogue on the 15th July. You can book a ticket at https://bit.ly/SiLJuly2021

Four preview clips of Joanne Lockwood exploring the importance of language today

Rebels are the source of most positive change in organisations but these same people tend to be the most difficult to manage and are therefore often discarded by the establishment. Thom Dennis explores the benefits these people can bring and touches upon how to make best use of them.

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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. 

What we can all learn from Alex Honnold's amazing feat on El Capitan? Using his triumph as inspiration, Thom shares a formula for success which includes decision making and focus.

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In his Thought for the Week in the shadow of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Thom Dennis shows how poor communication of purpose can have such devastating results, and that it happens in organisations as well. 

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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#mentalhealthsupport #listening 

An interview exploring how bullying is continuing even while people are working from home

Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership reflects in his Thought for the Week on the traits of leadership and characteristics of a good leader which Winston Churchill showed so brilliantly during crisis and which are so lacking in today's government in the UK.

Thom shares his views on how to be a good leader and how to be more effective.

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Tags: good leadership, leadership characteristics, leadership traits, good leadership qualities. 

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 with Raggi Kotak, a human rights barrister with more than 20 years of experience challenging issues of racism, gender violence and mental health.

In this interview, Raggi shares how racism has impacted her and the barriers she has faced as a woman of colour. 

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#racism #inequality #justice 

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

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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#diversity #equity #inclusion 

Collaboration is one of leadership’s biggest priorities. Why? C-Suite executives need the right competencies in order to lead change in a purposeful and proactive way - this means bringing the whole organisation with them. While diverse groups may not always feel comfortable to manage (and are often neglected because of this), the evidence shows that teams of like-minded (or non-diverse) individuals are unlikely to deliver exceptional results. 

In her talk, Fiona Hathorn speaks about why conscious inclusion is not just a box-ticking exercise, but rather, an essential ingredient to delivering top performance, from business turnover and leadership deliverables to maintaining a competitive advantage in a global economy. Her talk touches on unconscious bias - but only briefly. It is primarily focused on improving business results and team performance. 

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

"We're all socialised and conditioned around the dynamics of racism. And it requires all of us to show up to bring the change that we want to see."

Serenity in Leadership's guest speaker, Raggi Kotak, is a human rights barrister with more than 20 years experience challenging issues such as racism, gender violence and mental health.

In this eye-opening dialogue, Raggi describes the daily regular encounters of racism she experienced as a child and the horrific experiences of racism she faced in the beginning of her law career. Her talk addresses how people refuse to acknowledge racism is in their organisations, and notes how the belief that it happens elsewhere often differs to the opinion of those working at a company. .

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#racism #diversity 

On his return from the US meeting with FDR, Churchill decided to gain a vote of confidence so he could lead in the crisis of January 1942 knowing that he had the House behind him. Thom Dennis reads the beginning and end of Churchill's speech, along with some reflections on his Churchill's approach which he describes in this book, The Hinge of Fate.

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.

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#leadershiprolemodel 

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.

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#culturechangeintheworkplace #culturechangemanagement #workplaceculture #employeeretention 

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!

 Stephen Whitton joined Serenity in Leadership at their August dialogue speaking on the subject of "People Before Profit – Wellbeing’s Seat in the Boardroom" 

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.

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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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

It's often much easier to keep a job to oneself rather than taking the time and the effort to delegate it and so to relieve oneself of it - long term gain for short term pain.

Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership, shares his experience delegating as a Royal Marines Officer and questions whether people promoted into managerial positions are delegated the right skills and communicated needed to do a job well. 

Find out why delegation is important and how to delegate as a leader.

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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 

Thom Dennis asks what lessons we can draw from the effects on young men watching a football match (the EURO 2020 final when racism and violence occurred after) and questions why domestic violence can increase immediately after a game, whether your team wins or loses?

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#managinganger #controllingemotions 

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.

We interviewed Joanne on her experience and ideas around how to honour differences through language. In this powerful interview, Joanne discusses how language can exclude employees and how it can impact perceived intelligence. Joanne also touches upon the discrimination transgender and non-binary people can face at work.

Joanne is an associate facilitator with Serenity in Leadership and works as a diversity, inclusion and belonging specialist. Click here to watch Joanne's keynote speech on how to use inclusive language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI-SHQAMS9I&t

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On the day the Preti Patel report on bullying was cast to one side by our Prime Minister, we take a look at the effects of bullying.

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!

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. 

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/

G Turawa explores his perspectives on intersectionality, its pros and cons. It's not straightforward but at the end of it all, "I'm just me, and that's how I ask everyone to accept me".

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In this refreshingly honest call to action, Meredith Leston, former Oxford student, current consultant and passionate feminist, speaks out about a more meaningful leadership, one that requires men to question how they view gender and express themselves in the workplace. Meredith explains why this is crucial if we are ever going to change the status quo. 

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.

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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. 

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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Facilitator and mediator, Edward Nelson, delivered a powerful talk on the Power of Polarity which shared both how to deal with conflict and how to resolve a conflict.

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(15 Jul 21) #conflict #resolution #polarisation 

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 

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.

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In advance of our dialogue on the subject of People Before Profit – Wellbeing’s Seat in the Boardroom, Thom interviews our guest speaker for the dialogue. CEO and founder of [M]enable, Stephen Whitton, explores the arguments for investing in workplace wellbeing and the benefits of encouraging openness, particularly in the automotive industry.

At our speaker event, Stephen shared insights, stories and anecdotes that led to creating [M]enable; the Global Movement for Mental Health in the Automotive Industry. Stephen's talk offered individuals bespoke insight into their own organisation's well-being culture and provided inspiration to make personal changes. 

#mentalhealth #workplacewellbeing

#employeewellness #mental health #mentalhealthintheworkplace #managingmentahealthatwork #supportingmentahealthatwork 

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 

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 

Why and How Must Leadership Style Change?

"We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying.

Listen or watch as Laura Toop is in conversation with Thom Dennis for The Inspire Summit, exploring the idea that...

FOR A DIFFERENT OUTCOME, THE LEADERSHIP STYLE MUST CHANGE

Now, more than ever before in our lifetimes, we need to re-think the leadership of the future, because the leadership which got us to this point, will not be the one that gets us out.

🧡 Our conversation explores…

✅ Why the leadership style of the past, is not the one for the future.

✅ The 3 pillars necessary for the future of leadership and a healthy organizational culture

✅ How it’s both men AND women that need to tap into their ‘feminine’ traits, and what we really mean by this.

✅ What action could look and feel like, drawing upon the experiences of those already adopting leadership styles that embrace the 3 pillars.

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The Inspire Summit is the creation of CAROLE BOZKURT - Sales Coach, Business Mentor, who, throughout the month of August, has brought together some of the UK's leading coaches and consultants to talk to leaders, managers, and employees on a whole range of topics. 

From career progression to personal branding and health and wellbeing, there is something for everyone. 

An inspiring talk with Jo Montgomery, Founder of Little Riot and creator of Pillow Talk, a wearable technology that brings people closer together. According to Jo, “We've become so hyper-connected with each other that we've become disconnected from the true core of our being.” Discover why Jo is challenging the way the world uses technology.

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In advance of the Serenity in Leadership dialogue on the 15th July, Thom & Edward explore the  meaning of polarisation and how conflict can be used creatively and positively in an increasingly polar world

The elements of Loneliness - even CEOs can feel it; let's give a thought for their mental wellbeing and health. This Thought for the Week also explores how many people feel lonely due to social media. 

Link to previous Thought for the Week on shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G848HqSBZB0

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#leaders #isolation 

🌟 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

It's easy to jump to condemnation, to discard people whom we dislike or who irritate us. Be careful of what you might be discarding, the strengths and skills they may be able to offer, if only they're treated in such a way that the good can emerge.

How do you unlock employee potential? Rather than discard them, consider if they've been given the opportunity to learn about themselves. Perhaps they need a role with greater or different responsibility.

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#leadership #potential 

Before Joanne speaks to us on our Dialogue event on the 17th June, we interview Joanne to hear some of her views

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 

Suzie was the featured speaker at Serenity in Leadership's second dialogue/webinar where she explored how she sees the crucial importance of consciously and thoroughly designing an organisation to be inclusive and the benefits this will engender. 

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

Rafael dos Santos, a migrant in the UK, takes us on a journey from his days washing dishes in Notting Hill to later becoming a multi-award winning entrepreneur and CEO. According to Rafael, the road to success is paved with hard work, many setbacks and driving a sense of community wherever you go. 

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Thoughts from Crom Castle on Networking & Nature 

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 

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

Gamal Turawa (or 'G' as he likes to be called), is a diversity & inclusion facilitator, speaker and coach. 

In this powerful interview, G draws on experiences working as the UK's first openly gay black police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service, shares his tips on diversity and inclusion strategies and how his upbringing impacted his ideas on intersectionality.

G was our September event speaker. In his talk, G shared how life experiences and labels can confuse, inhibit and also empower us. He touched upon key themes that impact how the complexity of identity is not always clear-cut and why society creates definitions in an attempt to understand the essence of diversity.

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.

#diversity #equality #inclusion #intersectionality 

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!

 Thom Dennis interviews Edward Nelson on his ideas around Polarisation and how it can be used to  tackle, defuse and manage conflict 

Stacy Moore is a clinical psychologist who has been supporting women through their most amazing transformative journeys. Stacy makes many important points in a lighthearted and informative talk on Maternity Inclusion. 

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/

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

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, CEO of Serenity in Leadership talks about his motivations around the eradication of bullying, harassment and abuse in the workplace. This powerful interview discusses Thom's personal experiences of bullying, how he began his healing journey and what to expect from his upcoming dialogue on bullying and harassment.

To book to attend the dialogue on the 18th November, go here: https://bit.ly/SiLNov2021

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