Author Archives: Shereena Hussein
What does grace look like in an emotional conversation?
So let’s say someone is telling you about something awful which happened to them. And let’s say what you’re hearing is so awful that it evokes a strong reaction in you. You might be angry on their behalf, you might … Continue reading
A leadership lesson from the humble chook (chicken) š
There is a community farm and a restaurant near where I live. They have three chickens there – Hen Solo, Pecky and Joy. Now as I was walking past, one of the chooks started clucking really loudly – and it … Continue reading
The lies we tell ourselvesā¦.
š I will start the diet tomorrow š I didn’t drink that much š I am a good friend/spouse/partner/parent š I am a kind person š I am an honest person š¤ I treat everyone nicely š I am such … Continue reading
A fallacy to reject – thereĀ is no place for shame š³
Shame has its place in society. Itās that feeling of humiliation or distress that arises from having done something wrong. For example, letās say you just told off someone because you believed they were wrong. And then you find out … Continue reading
What to do when you become a magnet for a particular problem.
We all have friends like this. š Every relationship they are in doesnāt work out because eg the partner cheated on them. š Or every job they have had included a manager who was eg disrespectful to them. And these … Continue reading
This thing I do that I shouldnāt – and you shouldnāt either.
I was having coffee with two former colleagues. Colleague 1 had to leave to go to a meeting. As soon as she left, colleagueĀ 2 piped up with a comment about colleague 1 being entitled. And what did I say? āYeah, … Continue reading
Fallacy to reject : Money canāt buy you happiness.
This has to be yet another platitude crafted by a rich person to make her less wealthy friends feel ok about their lack of funds. Iāll tell you for free that money can not only buy you happiness – it … Continue reading
Three simple ways to use more inclusive language…
…and challenge your assumptions at the same time. š When meeting people for the first time, don’t ask about their ‘wife’ or ‘husband’. Ask instead about their partner/spouse. ā When someone is visiting their doctor and you want to know … Continue reading
How often do you ask of yourself or of others: How can I be better?
You might decide to ask this question as part of your performance review, or in conversation with your partner/spouse. It’s too general a question – and will lead to meaningless responses. Learn to ask definitive, more action-oriented questions – for … Continue reading
A small thought….
When management leaves, a role needs to be filled. When leadership leaves, it creates a vacuum. The question is: WHO decides WHAT fills the vacuum? #Management hashtag#SmallThoughts hashtag#leadership