I'm very excited about this season of workshops that I'm piloting - still conversations.
What do we need now, from sustainability leaders?
When I got the news about the US Presidential election result, I went through a lot emotions that I'm still processing.
One that may have been shared by those of you who are looked to for leadership - in ways big or small - was uncertainty about what to say to people who are wanting guidance. I had to think about this pretty quickly, as I'd been asked present on leadership in the closing session of a four-day workshop on sustainable business.
Have you got what it takes?
Every day in every way I'm getting better and better. But how would we know? My latest 'engaging people' column looks at different ways of assessing sustainability leaders: our strengths and our areas to build on. First published in 'the environmentalist' , IEMA's magazine.
You may also be interested in this survey, which explores your experiences of being a "sustainable development change agent" trying to transform an organisation. The survey is part of my research for a forthcoming chapter in a book on organisational change and sustainability, due to be published by Greenleaf in 2011.
NB the survey is now closed.
Update, Dec 2010
Some interesting thoughts on leadership, from Future Savvy and The Futures Company. What are the essential and evolving aspects of leadership, in our changing world?