Leading Responsibly with Integrity & Purpose

We're not going into a 'New Normal'. The flux we're experiencing is continuing, and will in uncertain ways indefinitely. That means we have to find ways to be resilient as change is accompanied by ongoing and in some cases, increasing anxiety. In this Thought for the Week, CEO Thom Dennis discusses resilience in our current climate of uncertainty. How can leaders support their people at this prese...

It's easy to jump to condemnation, to discard people whom we dislike or who irritate us. Be careful of what you might be discarding, the strengths and skills they may be able to offer, if only they're treated in such a way that the good can emerge. How do you unlock employee potential? Rather than discard them, consider if they've been given the opportunity to learn about themselves. Perhaps they...

"Leaders aren't Loners". What is the effect of leaders who feel the need to do everything themselves? Can leaders work alone and still be successful? Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and conflict resolution strategies. Subscribe to our channel to listen to powerful interviews on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, honest...

The elements of Loneliness - even CEOs can feel it; let's give a thought for their mental wellbeing and health. This Thought for the Week also explores how many people feel lonely due to social media.  Link to previous Thought for the Week on shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G848HqSBZB0 Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership developm...

In his Thought for the Week in the shadow of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Thom Dennis shows how poor communication of purpose can have such devastating results, and that it happens in organisations as well. 

 "Shame is a focus on self and guilt is a focus on behaviour" Inspired by Brene Brown's Ted talk on "Listening to shame", Thom Dennis discusses the power of guilt, and the destructive nature of shame. There is no evidence to support the contention that shame as a method of punishment or to change behaviour works. In actual fact it produces more of the negative behaviour by amplifying the indi...

It's often much easier to keep a job to oneself rather than taking the time and the effort to delegate it and so to relieve oneself of it - long term gain for short term pain. Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership, shares his experience delegating as a Royal Marines Officer and questions whether people promoted into managerial positions are delegated the right skills and communicated needed t...

How does Fear affect behaviour in organisations? If we can overcome fear at work then we can gain communication, transparency, creativity and innovation. Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership reflects on his experience. Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and conflict resolution strategies. Subscribe to our channel to listen...

1,000 unmarked graves of First Nation children have been uncovered in Canada resulting from abuse at Federal Residential Schools. Thom explores the dynamics of the Abuse of Power that leads to this kind of result. What causes the abuse of power? How do we prevent abuse of power in society? Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and...

Thom Dennis asks what lessons we can draw from the effects on young men watching a football match (the EURO 2020 final when racism and violence occurred after) and questions why domestic violence can increase immediately after a game, whether your team wins or loses? Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and conflict resolution str...

Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership reflects in his Thought for the Week on the traits of leadership and characteristics of a good leader which Winston Churchill showed so brilliantly during crisis and which are so lacking in today's government in the UK. Thom shares his views on how to be a good leader and how to be more effective. Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy...

What we can all learn from Alex Honnold's amazing feat on El Capitan? Using his triumph as inspiration, Thom shares a formula for success which includes decision making and focus. Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and conflict resolution strategies. Subscribe to our channel to listen to powerful interviews on diversity and incl...

A thought from the CEO of Serenity in Leadership on how to lead in uncertainty. Thom Dennis is the CEO of Serenity in Leadership; a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and conflict resolution strategies. Click here to find out more: https://www.serenityinleadership.com/ Tags: How do you lead in the face of uncertainty and change, leading through uncertainty...

There's a revolution going on in the world of neuroscience, and we interview Naomi Glover to understand some of the new findings and how they affect the workplace. This interview is an introduction to Naomi in advance of our Dialogue which will take place on the 10th March 2022 at 4:00pm UK Time. Tickets for the Dialogue are available at https://bit.ly/SiLJan2022 #brainhealth #neuroscience #pandem...

 Thom Dennis talks with Raggi Kotak, a human rights barrister with more than 20 years of experience challenging issues of racism, gender violence and mental health. In this interview, Raggi shares how racism has impacted her and the barriers she has faced as a woman of colour.  Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and co...

Gamal Turawa (or 'G' as he likes to be called), is a diversity & inclusion facilitator, speaker and coach.  In this powerful interview, G draws on experiences working as the UK's first openly gay black police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service, shares his tips on diversity and inclusion strategies and how his upbringing impacted his ideas on intersectionality. G wa...

Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership talks about his motivations around the eradication of bullying, harassment and abuse in the workplace. This powerful interview discusses Thom's personal experiences of bullying, how he began his healing journey and what to expect from his upcoming dialogue on bullying and harassment. To book to attend the dialogue on the 18th November, go here: https://bi...

In this podcast talk, Gamal Turawa (or 'G' as he likes to be called), is a diversity & inclusion facilitator, speaker and coach who delivers thought-provoking workshops and presentations to both private and public organisations. G makes regular appearances on Good Morning Britain and the BBC.  In this powerful interview, G draws on experiences working as the UK's first openly gay black po...

In advance of our dialogue on the subject of People Before Profit – Wellbeing’s Seat in the Boardroom, Thom interviews our guest speaker for the dialogue. CEO and founder of [M]enable, Stephen Whitton, explores the arguments for investing in workplace wellbeing and the benefits of encouraging openness, particularly in the automotive industry. At our speaker event, Stephen shared insights, stories...

This year, the dominant theme in Accenture’s Fjord Trends for 2022 points to shifts in people’s relationships—with colleagues, brands, society, places, and with those they care about. An increasing number of people are beginning to come face-to-face with the impact they’re having on the planet, and finally accepting they cannot go on behaving as though people were separate from Nature.  The youth...

 Thom Dennis interviews Edward Nelson on his ideas around Polarisation and how it can be used to  tackle, defuse and manage conflict 

Francis Gugen, co-Founder of POWERFUL Women talks about his thoughts and deep understanding of climate change and its relationship with Diversity and Inclusion as we look to the future and the changes that are imperative. To book to attend the dialogue on the 18th November, go here: https://bit.ly/SiLDec2021 Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy specialising in leadership developm...

We interviewed Joanne on her experience and ideas around how to honour differences through language. In this powerful interview, Joanne discusses how language can exclude employees and how it can impact perceived intelligence. Joanne also touches upon the discrimination transgender and non-binary people can face at work. Joanne is an associate facilitator with Serenity in Leadership and works as a...

Serenity in Leadership's guest speaker, Naomi Glover is a Leadership, Learning and Organisational Development expert with a specialism in Practical Neuroscience for workplace wellbeing and psychological safety. She's a consultant, trainer and coach with 20 years’ experience working with clients to analyse, design, create and deliver high quality, engaging and impactful development solutions. She h...

G Turawa explores his perspectives on intersectionality, its pros and cons. It's not straightforward but at the end of it all, "I'm just me, and that's how I ask everyone to accept me". -- Serenity in Leadership is a culture change consultancy with outstanding skills in leadership development and conflict resolution strategies. Subscribe to our channel to listen to powerful interviews on diversity...