Silence… . . . That awkward gulf of emptiness between two people during a conversation… . . . It kills me. I’m not very good at surviving the uncomfortable moment when a conversation stalls. For as long as I can remember I have always jumped in to fill the gaping chasm of nothingness that forms... Continue Reading →
How to make a terrible first impression
I have a confession to make. I watch Married at First Sight. I know, I know, I can feel your judgement from here. I’m not addicted. I promise. I don’t go so far as to cancel all personal engagements for 10 weeks to rush home and sit glued to the television, but I may tape... Continue Reading →
Can I lead if I don’t believe?
Sometimes as leaders we are asked to step up and lead a difficult program of work, a divisive change to practice or a solution to a controversial problem. As a commander in a hierarchy of an organization, we have a responsibility to contribute to the vision and mission of the Service, achieve key objectives and... Continue Reading →
Other people’s behaviour
A long while ago I read a meme on Instagram or Facebook that said something along the lines of, “Once you start to see people’s behaviours as an extension of themselves rather than a reflection of you, you start to live”, or something like that. It was social media, so I moved past it to... Continue Reading →