At our Safe Space event in November, we explored the current tightrope leaders face, exacerbated by the impact of the recent pandemic. Namely executives expect their managers and their teams to deliver results. At the same time, after two years of turmoil, employees have experienced managers who lean in, are compassionate and connect with their humanity. Leaders andContinue reading “It’s Ok not to solve all your employees’ problems”
Tag Archives: Acceptance
Acceptance trumps understanding
Cynthia Fortlage purposefully shared her story as a transgender woman at our recent Unjudged event. In doing so, she taught us the importance of acceptance. And acceptance trumps understanding. In fact, acceptance must come before we attempt to understand why someone might make the transition, even after more than four decades living as a man;Continue reading “Acceptance trumps understanding”
Unjudged: A story of neurodiversity from the life of Lorna McHugh
1 in 7 people can be described as “neurodivergent”, including some well known figures such as Keira Knightley, Jennifer Aniston, Cher and Princess Beatrice. But what can neurodiversity actually mean for a woman’s life and experiences? Lorna McHugh is the Head of Data Governance at the Crown Commercial Service. She is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor,Continue reading “Unjudged: A story of neurodiversity from the life of Lorna McHugh “