Fresh thinking and new perspectives – Dale Chihuly, Persian Chandelier, New York Botanical Gardens, US, 2006.
In the spirit of continuous learning and development, we are pleased to offer and share selected resources. Some are from our own work; others are from people and publications that we know and value.
We hope they stimulate and encourage a shift to a new style of leadership: leadership with a human edge.
Mindfulness is a key leadership practice. We offer these recordings to stream or download (for desktop/laptop only – click the three dots on the right of the player). Nancy Glynn is qualified to teach Mindfulness by the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts, the programme developed by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn. To learn more about Mindfulness and its importance for leaders, contact us.
A recommended one-minute intro to practicing mindfulness.
A very short breathing practice to use at any time during the day.
Provides an easy-to-access oasis, often practiced at the beginning or end of the day.
Regular practice can improve empathy and emotional regulation.
Builds the ability over time to be less negatively affected by thoughts.
For a longer, more sustained practice.
For a longer, more sustained practice that can improve empathy and emotional regulation.
Leading with Humanity: The Future of Leadership and Coaching, co-authored by Nancy Glynn. An excellent resource for leadership development in a turbulent world with evidence-based underpinnings. Fellows of the Institute interviewed executives during the pandemic, identified themes and contextualised the findings with relevant theoretical and empirical literature.
PDF DownloadPaper authored by Nancy Glynn on her Seven Senses of Leadership Agility, the practical how to develop cognitive, emotional and behavioural agility to attain the levels of leadership essential for today.
PDF DownloadWe all recognise these leaders and are attracted to working with them. Relationships with such leaders in any walk of life is life-enhancing and uplifting. This Harvard Business Review article explains the performance impact of leaders with positive regard and positive energy based on the authors’ seminal work in this field.
Read MoreWe are living through a series of serious public health and social challenges. This article by neuroscientist, Dr Amid Sood, offers practical perspectives and useful practices to sustain us. It includes how to create more connection in a hybrid world and a simple practice to prime yourself to a productive conversation when you anticipate some challenge.
Read MoreIf you are curious about, or ready to re-generate your leadership and find your human edge, we’d love to start a conversation with you. Please get in touch via email or phone.
