10 Things I did in April 2022
- Good work with great clients
- Welcomed my son back from Uni for a break. He behaved just like I used to on Uni break – tired, slightly hungover and generous with his dirty washing
- Celebrated the lives of my beloved in-laws with a family reunion and a headstone blessing
- Drive to Milford Sound so I could marvel at nature and human tenacity – you’ll know what I mean if you’ve driven through the Homer Tunnel!
- Followed my husband around a beautiful golf course in a golf buggy
- Then my husband followed me to a yoga class
- Played lots of board games. Won at Bananagrams and lost at Scrabble.
- Danced at my brother-in-law’s 60th to JUMP by Kriss Kross in a games called ‘What’s the song that always gets you on the dance floor?’
- Made pancakes with my daughter
- Got Covid over and done with (fingers crossed)
Latest thinking
The Power of Story Telling
A leader who can tell a story well comes across as more genuine, approachable and human. You’re letting the people you lead have a sneak peak into your life – the ups, downs and roundabouts you’ve travelled to get to where you are now.
Being Deliberate About Building Trust
When employees feel trusted, they are more likely to contribute ideas, work better together, and help the team succeed.
Off Balance, On Purpose
Even though I manage my own diary and I have full control over what goes in and when, I wouldn’t change a thing because I have a clear purpose.