LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)

ts been 15+ months that we have been in #lockdown and semi-lockdown conditions.  I am #tired , I realise that I am dealing with #acutefatigue and I maybe dealing with #chronicfatigue . Chronic fatigue means that one is dealing with fatigue symptons for at least 6 months. Before the #pandemic 45% of adults said that they temporarily had acute fatigue and 11% chronic fatigue. I am certain now t...

During the pandemic we are at home, we quarantine and we self isolate.  This language goes against our very nature as humans, it does not allow us to socially connect in the way that we used to. With the isolation we need to be aware that we may be slipping into #perceived isolation which is a state of mind, which is loneliness. In this episode I ask you to spare a thought for teenagers and y...

We have all lost during the ongoing pandemic. In this episode, we chat with Lorraine Currelly- a grief and bereavement specialist and a Poet Laureate. Lorraine gives a simple and relatable definition of grief and shares how she uses creativity to deal with grief.  She explains that you can too!

Patricia A  Patton is an emerging boomer and the Founder of the Cannabis Business Alliance. In this episode, Patricia shares how her curiosity led her to explore the  cannabis industry. She learned that cannabis is a companion for aging and a healthy life style and that the cannabis industry is a great place for boomers to bring their experiences and transfer skills.  She predicts t...

What are you resisting? The more we move away from the problem the more we stay further from the solution We are still dealing with the effects and the impacts of the COvid 19 pandemic.  Some of us feel less anxious than we did in 2020 while some of us are still struggling with high levels of stress and anxiety. Some of us are in denial. We are pretending that the disease does not exist and t...

Dr Rama Naidu is the keynote speaker for the Gestalt Caribbean Leadership Conference on April 29th 2021. This year's theme is Leading with Equity.  Dr Naidu is perfect for this topic. He grew up in South Africa under the apartheid regime and understands the pervasive nature of inequities and how they can easily be institutionalized. He is committed to work with community and in organization t...

Nanci E. Luna Jiménez is a panelist at the Caribbean Gestalt Leadership Conference - Leading with Equity on April 29 2021.    In this podcast Nanci shares about the work that she does and why she said yes to the Conference 

Amanda Elliot and Warren Perreira of HOTT 93 chat with me about the Annual Gestalt Caribbean Leadership Conference. She calls me Ms Trinidad in this clip.  We laughed and spoke about the need for Equity. Enjoy!

Jamie Philbert is a dancer, an activist and a Kalinda woman. In this episode she shares how this ancient traditional cultural martial art can be used to remind women of their power,  and help people change their lives. 

In this episode I share an interview on TAJ radio with host Kristie Marie Kanhai. We spoke about the Gestalt Caribbean Leadership Conference - Leading with Equity. Conference proceeds are to extend our Youth Leadership Development initiatives. 

In this episode Eric Dye interviews me - Maxine Attong I am sharing the why's of what I do as well as about our upcoming Gestalt Leadership Conference on April 29th 2021. Its all about Leading with Equity. What we are bringing to the table and what we are doing at the Conference. Register at www.maxineattong.com

Carmel Haynes is the Executive Director of Barbados International Business Association ( BIBA), In this episode she shares a bit of BIBA, which is a NGO that promotes international business.  Carmel also shares her brand of Leadership and some tips for female leaders who want to get into the game. Send a comment or a question about the interview  

In this episode we cant with Akosua Dardaine Edwards about the NINA Program for your Women. Nina is a Leadership Program for Young Women that focuses on creating an entrepreneurial mindset and culture for young women in the Caribbean. It also teaches young women how to adapt and lead themselves as they deal with he challenges of every day life. #leadership #YA #youthleadership #leadershipdevelopme...

Melissa Senhouse is the CEO of Pat and Max Limited and the President of the Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce. She shares how the Chamber is taking leadership in ensuring the safety of the traveling public in the Tunapuna area by collaborating with the police and the service providers. She also shares some tips for females who want to make a mark in leadership.

In Trinidad and Tobago we have a problem. Our young women go missing. Unfortunately some turn up dead. Whatever is happening in the larger system is happening in the smaller system.  I have to ask  How do women go missing in our organizations?   How are women dying in our workplaces? In this episode I examine how our young women may be missing and slowly dying in our workplaces.&nbs...

In this episode I introduce the host and moderator of the 4th Annual Gestalt Caribbean Leadership Conference - Teri Leigh Bovell Bovell is a regional personality who combines her love for the arts with her entrepreneurial spirit. She asks me about the what's and the why's of the April 29 2021 Leadership Conference - Leading with Equity. You can register for the conference at www.maxineattong.com

So many of us have watched at swooned over the Duke of Hastings form the show Bridgerton. ( Bridgerton is the name of a Netflix fictional drama set in  early 19th century England)  While I myself admired the Duke's dashing good looks I paused at his decision making abilities. In this episode I examine 2 leadership lessons from the Duke  1. His Presence 2, HIs decision king abilities...

We all witnessed the storming of the US Capitol.  I've seen this scenario play out albeit on smaller scales in organizations that I have worked within and consulted with. There is often the one rogue-leader who says what she wants behaves in a manner that raised eyebrows while other leaders stand by and watch. Some questions to consider  How is this leader hurting your orgnaistaion? Does...

Whenever something is the wider #system attracts a lot of attention I ask myself what lessons does it hold for the smaller system, In this episode I look at the lessons from the US elections specifically the reactions of the incumbent President for our organisations.

Nirmala Maharaj is the Chief Social Justice Champion at the Social Progress Institute,  In this episode she explains how leadership principles are used to serve NGOs and Faith based orgnaisatins. She shares how as the leader of her local mandir she ensures that devotees are served and have a voice. #leadership #leadershipunlearned #devotees #faithbased #faithleaders  

Whatever is happening in the larger system is reflected in the smaller system. The issues that play out on the public domain is a call for us to examine what is happening in our organizations. As a leader when you see any dysfunction in the wider system, its a great idea to scour your organsaiton to see if these abnormalities are present. Think of it this way.  It wouldn't show up in the larg...

I always enjoy chatting with Nigel Romano.   I have enjoyed our many conversations and I  also enjoyed this one. Nigel shares his leadership experiences, how leadership has changed over his journey.  He also makes no apologies for wanting the brightest and the best for the most creative and challenging positions in the organization. Enjoy and leave a comment 

If you want to change someone understand them first and then they may change - Obrien. In this episode I share the reasons why team members may not want to change and the four E's that leaders can ue to help team members make the shift from resisting change to embracing change.

2020 has been a difficult year. #Covid19 has thrown us all into a state of #uncertainty.  No doubt our #mentalhealth has been compromised. In this episode I explore the 5 signs of #grief and use this as one frame that we can explore the feelings that we are experiencing at this time. I also give  #leaders some tips on how to assist team members cope with the stress and anxiety that is pr...

Paul AShby - CEO of SigniaGlobe Financial shares the how he keeps the young and restless folks at his office engaged and motivated. This is an interesting conversation in which Paul shares #tipsandtricks, activities and some unique ideas. #ya #millennials #youngadults #conversations #conversationsthatmatter #genz