Aug
29
2010
“One day the hero
sits down,
Aug
11
2010
I just read this interesting article by Douglas Eby (writer and researcher on the psychology of creative expression and 
personal growth), about the value of a “not-knowing” attitude. He notes that “not-knowing” allows for access to feelings with out judgment, and hence is a vital component of creativity and innovation. I totally agree. My concern is that this “not-knowing” spirit is so counter cultural that the practice of not-knowing is, especially in leadership, hard even to imagine, let alone to be encouraged. Having said that it is also a characteristic of a leader with courage in my book. It is a core aspect of mindful leadership presence.
Aug
9
2010
“The mark of a wise and mindful leader is his or her ability to extend an intention into space and become CAUSE”. Or so 
says Ronald Alexander in today’s Huffington Post. I’m interested in this. I too recognise the quality of the “source” of an intention as the greatest leverage in creating change. I guess it is similar to the old “be the change” expression. This is a large part of what mindful leadership presence is about. If at our core (and collectively ) we are approach a “move” from a place of mindful compassion, kindness and calm, then that is likely to be not only the cause but also the effect. That presence is tangible and consistent and gives space for the new to emerge.
Aug
9
2010
Reflecting about “belonging”
Aug
1
2010
I was recently interviewed as a NZ based leader for the Business to Business magazine. I found it an interesting opportunity to reflect on what inspires me and where Mindful Adventures ltd as a business has grown from. You can check it out here. You’ll see what I’ll do when I’m elected as Prime Minister! Wow now THAT would be scary.
Jun
30
2010
The Presencing Institute offers practitioners space to converse with one another on-line, global research and training in social innovation dialogue, and a framework, that certainly works for me, to address our toughest leadership questions. There is lots more too so check out their latest “summer” newsletter.