If my years spent in TV journalism taught me anything it was that people love a good story, and according to Paul J. Zak*, recent scientific studies are putting a much finer point on just how a well-constructed narrative can change our …

Why we love a good human story in communications – the science Read more »

Generation Y individuals have a huge influence in 2014, both as employees and as customers.  Now in their 30s, many Gen Y employees are climbing the corporate ladder and beginning to take influential positions. Having grown up with technology they …

21st Century leaders reap the benefits of sharing their vision and empowering staff Read more »

When I’m talking to clients about the importance of knowing and articulating their company spirit or essence I frequently get the same initial response: We do that already with our vision and values statement Are the two things interchangeable? Is …

Inside Out Leadership – Company Spirit first, then Vision & Values Read more »

This article by Harrison Owen encapsulates how working with the spirit of a company rather than ignoring it creates a far more open space for everyone to work at their best.   If you want to find out how to become …

Embrace the Spirit of your company to experience Open Space working Read more »

Nick Haines has been practically applying the wisdom of Chinese Medicine within business, relationships and health for over 30 years.  Nick and I were recently discussing my approach of helping businesses to define and articulate their spirit then embed the …

Shared ethos across an organisation can relieve stress – and illness Read more »

Every successful business has an end in mind and, unless it is a not-for-profit or a social enterprise, the end goal is related to turnover, profit and return on investment. After all, if a business is not making enough money …

Successful leaders encourage company-wide creativity – keeping the end in mind Read more »

Is Spiritual Intelligence the next level? Is there a place for it in the corporate environment? What are the benefits to an organisation in acknowledging this agenda? Paul Chippendale from Minessence,net defines SQ as  “The intelligence with which we address …

Is there a space for Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) for leaders in a corporate environment Read more »