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My 7 Aspirations for Our World - The Essay
Opinion, Work Stefan Powell Opinion, Work Stefan Powell

My 7 Aspirations for Our World - The Essay

“When we acknowledge that we are all from the same ocean, we begin to realise the power of collective action. This concept calls us to work together in harmony, recognising that our individual well-being is inherently tied to the well-being of others. As we navigate the challenges of our world—social injustice, climate change, and economic disparity—it becomes increasingly clear that the solutions we seek must come not from isolated efforts but from collaborative endeavours that embrace the richness of our shared experiences”

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Opinion- 7 Reasons Your Strategy Days Aren't Working.
Opinion Stefan Powell Opinion Stefan Powell

Opinion- 7 Reasons Your Strategy Days Aren't Working.

“Drawing from my experiences both in facilitating these sessions and my own professional journey, including my narrow loss on a recent strategy bid, I’ve identified seven key reasons why strategy days often fall flat.

In this blog, we’ll explore not only the reasons behind ineffective strategy days but also how insights from leadership thought leaders—Simon Sinek, Alain de Botton, Brené Brown, and Jacinda Ardern—can inform a better approach”.

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Opinion- We need more female leaders.
Opinion Stefan Powell Opinion Stefan Powell

Opinion- We need more female leaders.

“It's time to dismantle the barriers that continue to hinder women's progress in leadership. Let us advocate for policies and practices that promote gender diversity and inclusivity in decision-making processes. The power to create a more balanced, just, and prosperous world lies in our hands, and together, we can cultivate an environment where all leaders—regardless of gender—can thrive. “

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Opinion- Is fear killing leadership?
Opinion Stefan Powell Opinion Stefan Powell

Opinion- Is fear killing leadership?

“We are seeing too many ' at the top', the 'showbiz execs' - parading as leaders - but doing nothing more than 'managing' things.

This is not because they are managing people - if only. No; it's because all they are doing is 'managing the status quo'.

If fear is what stops those with influence from acting, let's change the definition of management, to recognise what we are seeing.

Let the dictionaries and role profiles be amended; I say and let it be writ large, that:

"Management is”

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