Friday Selection Box: 22nd January 2021

A culture of possibility

A culture of possibility and the spaciousness of uncertainty from one of our favourites.

Where there is hope, there is creativity

A piece from 2013 about the links between hope, creativity and innovation which usefully talks about the different kinds of hope.

The business case for hope

Paula Davis-Laack explores the business case for hope.

While many people think of hope as an emotion, researchers describe it as a cognitive theory that is tied to goal setting

Strategies for building an organisation with soul

I think this is a beautiful resource and it speaks of organisations and organising in ways that we don’t always hear.  I know it won’t be for everyone but I encourage you to be open to the approaches it proposes.

Organisational soul: An organisational soul is a powerful entity that longs to recognise its true authenticity, tap into its true potential, stretch, learn and continue to grow.

Transformation is not born out of rigid, conservative and bureaucratic ways of being. An organisation cannot create within the world what it can’t create within itself. The audacity and boldness to challenge oppressive power, embrace diversity, value respect and fairness starts with you.

Hillary Waters Fayle: leaf sculptures

There is something quietly contemplative for me in these beautiful, diminutive works by Hillary Waters Fayle. I am always drawn to anything that helps us see afresh.

The Hill We Climb

I couldn’t let the week pass without acknowledging the momentous events in America and in particular the composure, wisdom, and impact of this extraordinary young woman.

…to author a new chapter, to offer hope and laughter…