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Have you got my back?
Have you noticed how the teams you lead or are a part of have changed over the last 18 months? Have they become closer because

There’s no ‘l’ in TEAM | a different perspective on leadership
In the worlds of work and sport is there a bigger cliché? Often said in jest, I would also suggest that it is often used

Rebellion vs Innovation – Are you gonna go my way?
“Hey, Johnny, what are you rebelling against?” Johnny: “What’ve you got?” The Wild One (1953) It seems that we are living in a time of

Food and fun helps person-centred teams thrive
The last two teams I’ve been a part of have really taught me something about being in a supportive team. The first, Choices in Community

Our Differences Can Make or Break Us
I have spent most of my life being part of teams and the same would be true for many of us. Whether it be a

Controlling Care – the Antithesis to Person Centred Care
The desire in human beings to control other people is strong. These feelings to control others sit in our subconscious and are not something we

Pass the Sauce Please
One of my favourite things in a meal are the sauces which accompany the food. I love English mustard with ham, Tartare sauce with fish

The Need to be in Control
From our earliest days we all want to have control over our life decisions and our choices. When someone is trying to take away that

Keeping Safe and Staying in Control
When doing an observation in a Butterfly care home a few years ago, I saw an older man walking down a hallway holding a very
