Tag: Leadership in Chaos

What the Longest Harvard Study Teaches Us About Happiness

Around this time of year, you might hear the familiar line, “Love is in the air; everywhere I look around.” For some, it sparks warmth. For others, it sparks an eye roll. Valentine’s Day divides opinion, often dismissed as a Hallmark invention rather than a meaningful moment. Yet the research tells a different story. One…

February 14, 2024

Why Performance Reviews Trigger Fear – and How Leaders Can Change That

Performance reviews rarely spark excitement. No one wakes up thinking, “I can’t wait for my review today.” Many managers and leaders approach annual reviews with hesitation. The conversations feel high-stakes. People brace. Leaders often do too. Yet with the right skills and approach, performance reviews can shift from dread to genuine clarity, connection, and even…

December 7, 2023

EP 16: Conversations in Chaos Part 1

In this episode Ian shares why conversations are key to maintaining a positive relationship with your people. He discussed how there is nothing like a conversation or the power of a conversation to either connect us or divide us.

EP 15: Mid-Term Report Leadership Insights in Chaos

In this episode, Ian covers some interesting insights from the last 15 episodes and polls from our leadership in chaos webinars.

EP 3: Communicating In Chaos – Shape the Story

This episode is about how we, as leaders, shape the story. Storytelling is an essential human skill; it helps us make sense of the world. Therefore, the stories we tell become vitally important.

EP 2: The Calmest Person in the Boat

In this episode Ian shares the story of the Vietnamese boat people and draws lessons for leadership, inspired by Rudyard Kippling's poem "If".

EP 1: Keep Calm and Carry on Leading

In episode one, Ian discusses how Leaders can navigate the current climate. Remembering that we often judge ourselves by our good intentions, while others judge us by our impact.

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