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Your brain is wired for threat – can you do anything about it?

By Simon Bird / April 7, 2022 /

This is the message I remember from listening to Dr David Rock, founder of the Neuroleadership Institute which is dedicated to understanding how what is…

Hybrid working – organisations have a lot to think about

By Simon Bird / April 6, 2021 /

So, the debate about hybrid working is now well and truly ON. By which I mean that conversation in organisations which accepts that for many,…

Can we talk about the R word? (resilience)

By Simon Bird / March 8, 2021 /

Our word, resilience, come from the Latin verb for “to leap back”. This sounds familiar – and when you ask people to talk about how…

One brain – 3 emotional systems

By Simon Bird / February 16, 2021 /

“Your brain is wired for threat – it’s always on, always scanning and so it’s hardly surprising that you’re on edge.” My memory will almost…

Purpose seems to be the hardest word

By Simon Bird / November 28, 2020 /

Everyone’s talking about purpose. I talk about purpose a lot – usually with teams and individuals. But not so much about my purpose. But the…

What is the leadership challenge when the team you lead are all at home?

By Simon Bird / April 27, 2020 /

What is the leadership challenge when the team you lead are all at home? The Covid-19 climate is one in which leaders in different contexts…