The Churning

Tools for Leadership in Times of Change

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Achieving present-moment awareness

Posted on June 25, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply

The starting point for becoming antifragile in this time of change is our ability to stop imagining the past, imagining the future, and imagining things that might (or might not) Continue Reading →

Posted in 1: Centre, Ground, & Deepen, Inner Leadership | Tagged Rock Climbing, Tightrope Walking | Leave a reply

The dangers of making assumptions in a changing world

Posted on June 24, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply

In his bestselling book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, Malcolm Gladwell explains how we all make assumptions, all of the time. Sometimes we get these assumptions right, he Continue Reading →

Posted in 2: Make Sense of the Situation, Inner Leadership | Tagged Amadou Diallo, Blink, Malcolm Gladwell, New York Police | Leave a reply

Living in the pasture

Posted on June 23, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply
The past, the future, the pasture

Lao Tzu said: “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are Continue Reading →

Posted in 7: Prepare for the Journey, Inner Leadership | Tagged Alan Watts, Control, Michael Leunig, Purpose, Values | Leave a reply

Seven steps to becoming antifragile

Posted on June 22, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply

Becoming antifragile is about more than just surviving change — it’s about learning to use change to become a stronger and more inspired version of yourself. Achieving this does not Continue Reading →

Posted in About/Introduction, Introduction | Tagged Emotional Engagement, Inspiration | Leave a reply

A leader is a dealer in hope

Posted on June 21, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply

The Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born into a relatively modest family, on a provincial island, far from the centres of power. Yet despite these humble beginnings, during a time of Continue Reading →

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Face Everything And Rise

Posted on June 20, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply

They say the word ‘Fear’ can stand for two things: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise’. Inner Leadership is a step-by-step guide for how we can make Continue Reading →

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Overcoming fear

Posted on June 19, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply
Woman flies through the air, concentrating

Even when we know how to find the ten types of opportunity that can exist in any situation, and how to choose the one that suits us best, there are Continue Reading →

Posted in 4: Choose What's Best for You, Inner Leadership | Tagged Marianne Williamson, Nelson Mandela | Leave a reply

Not knowing who you want to become

Posted on June 18, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply

This time of change is not only bringing us problems but also opportunities. But even when we know how to find those opportunities, the uncertainty of a changing world means Continue Reading →

Posted in 4: Choose What's Best for You, Inner Leadership | Tagged Direction, Stuck | Leave a reply

Overcoming overthinking and analysis paralysis

Posted on June 17, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply

In a time of change, difficulties are bound to arise. And in the midst of so much uncertainty, even when we know how we want to move forward, there are Continue Reading →

Posted in 4: Choose What's Best for You, Inner Leadership | Tagged Hamlet, Shakespeare | Leave a reply

Three reasons we can sometimes get stuck

Posted on June 16, 2026 by The Churning — Leave a reply

The first four skills of Inner Leadership are the abilities to stay calm in a crisis, make clear sense of the situation, find more opportunities, and then choose the best way Continue Reading →

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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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