Modern workplaces and their champions do all of these things - and wonder why behind all the buzzwords and hoopla, little changes in the mandated manner.
In the body of work referenced here, are some suggestions as to what could be done differently, better even… in all areas of organisational life.
Research Director at The Right Conversation
Leaders often have an inflated idea of how easy it is for others to speak honestly to them. A two-year research study, including interviews with over 60 senior executives, workshops, and case…
In our rush to do more, we’ve lost the critical space to think deeply. Leaders may trap themselves and others in “doing mode,” where quick actions overshadows thoughtful reflection - with hefty consequences...
There are two modes of attention that people use at work: doing mode, in which they pay narrow attention to a specific task in order to control, predict and get it done efficiently; and spacious mode...
It’s always tempting to think that when you have more power — maybe even just a little more – it will be easier to call out wrongdoing...
Employees are demanding that managers engage on topics like climate change and racial equity — and leaders need to be ready to respond.
With political polarization on the rise and companies gauging the risks of employees’ internal political activism, some are...
Leaders tend to be ill-equipped to handle outspoken employees. But with employee activism on the rise, leaders need to...
Generative AI has the fastest take-up of any technology to date. Now, as AI applications are becoming immersed in workplace...
Professionals today are focused on doing mode— achieving goals and checking items off of to-do lists to satisfy...
As HR and employees become increasingly obsessed with the 'doing' mode, now might be the time to activate the ‘spacious mode’...
Recognizing privilege can feel uncomfortable for many leaders. Because of this discomfort, it’s not uncommon for them to react with advantage blindness...
Managers need to accept that people see them as much scarier than they realize — and it’s hurting their businesses...
Why is it that leaders – in social, political, and (most importantly) organisational contexts – are seemingly unable to address...
Presenting contributions from 10 professionals, this collection describes what it takes to be a consultant in the organizational world...
The unique leadership challenges organizations face throughout the world call for a renewed focus on what constitutes...
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Speak Out, Listen Up helps you to navigate power differences and speak up with confidence in a way that you will be heard...
We don’t intend here to go down the road of body shaming, but we do think most organizations are just a bit…thin...
Silence is not neutral – it is full of meaning and always has a purpose...
The inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal should be constantly reminding us of how positions taken, and decisions made...
There is a romanticism at the heart of processes meant to put an end to unacceptable practices going unchecked in the NHS...
Have you ever considered the conversations going on in your workplace? What is said but overlooked?...
Employees 'speaking up' are doomed to failure when nothing has been done to address 'listening up'...
How confident are you that your team are telling you the things you really need to hear?...
The need for transparency has never been more important, both in politics and in business. However...
Businesses get stuck with the same people speaking up and the same people getting heard or ignored...
Picture the scene. A frustrated CEO exclaims: "My team just won’t speak up! They aren’t coming up with ideas...
Should companies revisit their corporate culture in view of a more vocal workforce?...
The signs are that employees are increasingly speaking up about wider social and environmental issues in the workplace...
If you think your organisation is apolitical, think again...
How organizations respond to voices of difference...
Across many areas of life, from education and health through to business and politics, we’ve become obsessed with the ‘doing’ mode...
Megan and John discussed the idea of ‘psychological safety’ and how better (not smoother) conversations can be delivered...
How to have the right conversation about… race. John interviews Professor Barbara Banda at her book launch for The Model Black...
With so many pressing environmental and social challenges to address, workplace activism is on the rise. Concerned citizens are...
As HR and employees become increasingly obsessed with the 'doing' mode, now might be the time to activate the ‘spacious mode’...
Professionals today are focused on doing mode— achieving goals and checking items off of to-do lists to satisfy...
Generative AI has the fastest take-up of any technology to date. Now, as AI applications are becoming immersed in workplace...
Leaders tend to be ill-equipped to handle outspoken employees. But with employee activism on the rise, leaders need to...
With political polarization on the rise and companies gauging the risks of employees’ internal political activism, some are...
Employees are demanding that managers engage on topics like climate change and racial equity — and leaders need to be ready to respond.
It’s always tempting to think that when you have more power — maybe even just a little more – it will be easier to call out wrongdoing...
Recognizing privilege can feel uncomfortable for many leaders. Because of this discomfort, it’s not uncommon for them to react with advantage blindness...
Managers need to accept that people see them as much scarier than they realize — and it’s hurting their businesses...
When bad things happen in business, why do some leaders pretend they haven’t?
Leaders often have an inflated idea of how easy it is for others to speak honestly to them. A two-year research study, including interviews with over 60 senior executives, workshops, and case…
In this episode, I’m talking to Megan Reitz, a professor of leadership and dialogue, and John Higgins, a researcher and author...
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In our rush to do more, we’ve lost the critical space to think deeply. Leaders may trap themselves and others in “doing mode,” where quick actions overshadows thoughtful reflection - with hefty consequences...
There are two modes of attention that people use at work: doing mode, in which they pay narrow attention to a specific task in order to control, predict and get it done efficiently; and spacious mode...
When bad things happen in business, why do some leaders pretend they haven’t?
Leaders often have an inflated idea of how easy it is for others to speak honestly to them. A two-year research study, including interviews with over 60 senior executives, workshops, and case…
In this episode, I’m talking to Megan Reitz, a professor of leadership and dialogue, and John Higgins, a researcher and author...
Join Professor Megan Reitz and John Higgins as they share their latest research on a pressing issue: our addiction to busyness...
In our rush to do more, we’ve lost the critical space to think deeply. Leaders may trap themselves and others in “doing mode,” where quick actions overshadows thoughtful reflection - with hefty consequences...
There are two modes of attention that people use at work: doing mode, in which they pay narrow attention to a specific task in order to control, predict and get it done efficiently; and spacious mode...
We don’t intend here to go down the road of body shaming, but we do think most organizations are just a bit…thin...
Silence is not neutral – it is full of meaning and always has a purpose...
The inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal should be constantly reminding us of how positions taken, and decisions made...
There is a romanticism at the heart of processes meant to put an end to unacceptable practices going unchecked in the NHS...
Have you ever considered the conversations going on in your workplace? What is said but overlooked?...
Employees 'speaking up' are doomed to failure when nothing has been done to address 'listening up'...
How confident are you that your team are telling you the things you really need to hear?...
The need for transparency has never been more important, both in politics and in business. However...
Businesses get stuck with the same people speaking up and the same people getting heard or ignored...
Picture the scene. A frustrated CEO exclaims: "My team just won’t speak up! They aren’t coming up with ideas...
Should companies revisit their corporate culture in view of a more vocal workforce?...
The signs are that employees are increasingly speaking up about wider social and environmental issues in the workplace...
If you think your organisation is apolitical, think again...
How organizations respond to voices of difference...
Across many areas of life, from education and health through to business and politics, we’ve become obsessed with the ‘doing’ mode...
Why is it that leaders – in social, political, and (most importantly) organisational contexts – are seemingly unable to address...
Presenting contributions from 10 professionals, this collection describes what it takes to be a consultant in the organizational world...
The unique leadership challenges organizations face throughout the world call for a renewed focus on what constitutes...
“A powerful book on an important topic. Speak Up helps us understand the subtle elements that contribute to our holding back valuable ideas and observations..."
Speak Out, Listen Up helps you to navigate power differences and speak up with confidence in a way that you will be heard...
