The Churning

Tools for Leadership in Times of Change

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Your greatest challenge is also your greatest opportunity

Posted on September 13, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

Ten years ago the challenges you face today would probably not have arisen for you: you were likely in a different role and you probably didn’t have the skills or experience Continue Reading →

Posted in 3: Find the Opportunities, Inner Leadership | Tagged Learning, Transform | Leave a reply

Overcoming our dependency on the behaviour of others

Posted on September 12, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

The fifth common mistaken assumption or ‘mis-blink‘ we can easily fall into during a time of change is called dependency. This arises when we know the action we want to take but Continue Reading →

Posted in 2: Make Sense of the Situation, Inner Leadership | Tagged Airbnb, Elon Musk, Tesla, Uber | Leave a reply

Forest bathing

Posted on September 11, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

When so much around us is changing so fast we need to create our own stability. Developing our ability to do this is the first step to becoming antifragile. One Continue Reading →

Posted in 1: Centre, Ground, & Deepen, Inner Leadership | Tagged Forest Bathing | Leave a reply

“The most powerful formula for creating long-term, high-impact organisational change” — McKinsey

Posted on September 10, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

More than a hundred years ago, Leo Tolstoy wrote: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” Now this article in McKinsey Quarterly describes how anyone Continue Reading →

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Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end

Posted on September 9, 2023 by The Churning — 1 Comment ↓

As you set off on the journey towards achieving your vision, you and the people around you are likely to be feeling excited. But at the same time, you might Continue Reading →

Posted in 7: Prepare for the Journey, Inner Leadership | Tagged Metamorphosis, Romans, Semisonic, Seneca, Transition | 1 Comment ↓

Creating inspiration, part 4: Show people they have a problem

Posted on September 8, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

The fourth ingredient for creating inspiration and emotional engagement in a time of change is to show people that they have a problem. At first glance this might seem like Continue Reading →

Posted in 6: Create an Inspiring Vision, Inner Leadership | Tagged General Electric, Jack Welch | Leave a reply

“Inspirational and uplifting — a beacon of light”

Posted on September 7, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

Every now and again it is important to pause and reflect on the progress we are making. Are we heading in the right direction? Are we being understood in the Continue Reading →

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Learning from people you admire

Posted on September 6, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

In this time of massive change it is becoming increasingly important to be able to take decisions based on little information and without knowing how things are going to turn Continue Reading →

Posted in 4: Choose What's Best for You, Inner Leadership | Tagged Guides, Mentors, Role Models, Teachers | Leave a reply

Learning from the situation brings you five more opportunities

Posted on September 5, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

Ten years ago the challenges you face today would probably not have arisen for you. You were likely in a different role and you probably didn’t have the skills or Continue Reading →

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How to combine commitment with flexibility in a time of change

Posted on September 4, 2023 by The Churning — Leave a reply

The fifth type of mistaken thinking we can easily fall into during a time of change is called attachment to outcome. When times are stable, having a strong emotional attachment Continue Reading →

Posted in 2: Make Sense of the Situation, Inner Leadership | Tagged Lightbulb, Thomas Edison | Leave a reply

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Reviews:

— “An outstanding book. Inspirational and uplifting.”

— “My favourite book to turn to when I have a leadership dilemma.”

— “The inspiring manual to improve our ability to thrive in VUCA times.”

— “An essential shift in thinking: an ethical framework for business decision makers based on emotional maturity.”

— “Essential reading for any leader who wants to thrive in times of change.”

— “…should be on every change-maker’s bookshelf… rich… practical… detailed… clear… invaluable.”

— “It’s brilliant! I keep dipping into it and finding little pearls of wisdom.”

— “Refreshing and necessary. A personal development journey recommended for… today’s highly unpredictable world.”

— “An excellent guide to riding the waves of change and being stronger when faced with adversity.”

— “An outstanding book… A very valuable companion for those in search of meaning.”

— “Excellent, clear, pragmatic, practical, radical.”

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