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“Passive hope is about waiting for external agencies to bring about what we desire. Active Hope is about becoming active participants in bringing about what we hope for. Active Hope is a practice. Like tai chi or gardening, it is something we do rather than have.”

—Joanna Macy in Active Hope

We believe that everything works better when relationships are valued. Schools nurture happier, more successful students. GP practices achieve better, more cost-effective health outcomes. And businesses have more loyal customers and staff.

Now I’m wondering, how does this kind of leadership grow? What conditions does it need to sprout? How do you nurture it? What does its development look like? How can I grow further as a leader in an organisation with no ladder to climb?In a pyramidal organisational structure, it’s clear who is in charge: leadership is concentrated at the top. But w... See more

The power of community-led growth is undeniable. I am convinced that community building will be one of the most important, if not the most important, skill for future founders across industries. It is one of the most powerful ways to establish your brand as the most trusted leader in a category, get close to prospective customers, partners, or even... See more

Visualizing a 90-Year Human Life in Weeks. Sometimes life seems really short, and other times it seems impossibly long. But this chart helps to emphasize that it’s most certainly finite. Those are your weeks and they’re all you’ve got. Given that fact, the only appropriate word to describe your weeks is precious. There are trillions upon trillions ... See more