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The power of positive anticipation
What are you looking forward to? It’s a simple question, but one that can have a surprisingly powerful impact on our wellbeing. We often think about wellbeing in terms of what we’re doing right now. Are we getting enough sleep? Are we exercising? Are we managing our stress levels? Are we taking time to recover?
Preparation isn’t just about pressure. It’s about possibility.
Are you ready when opportunity knocks? Today’s blog is all about the power of being prepared. We often think about preparation as something we do ahead of an event we know is coming. A big presentation, an important meeting, a demanding project or a particularly busy period at work. And that’s exactly what the Prepare
Boundaries and basics: How to prepare for a high-pressure quarter
As we move into the final quarter of the year, the pressure is building for many organisations. There are targets to meet, projects to deliver, budgets to finalise and plans for the year ahead to put in place. For leaders and their teams, it can be one of the most demanding periods of the year.
Are your people prepared for the pressure ahead?
I’m preparing for a keynote at the CXO Summit, and with just 25 minutes on stage, I’ve been thinking carefully about which part of the Cadence Approach will be most valuable to the C-suite leaders in the room. I’ve decided to focus on Prepare. As we head into the final quarter of the year, many
It’s obvious in hindsight, the power of predicting what comes next
I’ve had a big week. There have been some brilliant presentations, a global broadcast, the Business Book Awards, where Sustain came close, but no cigar, and plenty of conversations with people along the way. And one idea has come up repeatedly. When I’ve spoken to delegates after keynotes, or explained a little more about the
The missing piece in workplace wellbeing? Agency
This week I am exploring what I think is the missing piece in workplace wellbeing. Inspired by a number of conversations I have had recently with organisations, and the same topic has come up time and again. That is Agency. On briefing calls, leaders are telling me they want their people to feel more ownership
