Change Maker Podcast with Deke Copenhaver
Interview on being a guide for accidental leaders with Deke Copenhaver, former Mayor of Augusta (US) and author of the Change Maker.
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Are you an accidental leader?
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams I meet so many leaders who steer clear of that L word. And I get it. Calling yourself a leader means a whole bunch of responsibility is going to find its’ way to
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Get back to what matters today
What really matters most to you? And what are you doing about that today? I’ve been asking people these questions since 2012. Why? Because it’s too easy to get carried away with the small stuff. The small stuff? Our problems, our neighbours problems, the problems we see on social media, the never ceasing list of
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Four simple (but surprisingly difficult) ways to solve our most wicked problems
In my region right now housing has reached an all time crisis. This isn’t just housing as in a roof over one’s head (which of course should be a basic human right), it’s also housing in the case of an ever increasing un-affordability and shortage of housing stock. I’ve no doubt the case is similar
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Social enterprise: More than a marketing angle
I first learned of the social enterprise movement in Australia around 2008. It was a time of experimentation in the way Government and business viewed (and funded) the not for profit sector beating a new drum “find a way to be sustainable”. For many of my not for profit colleagues this was a nightmare on
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Ladies: are we getting in our own way?
International Women’s Day was this week (or, as the NSW Government declared, NSW Women’s Week) and as this week comes to a close I want to pose an important question… Ladies, are we getting in our own way? This week has been an emotionally charged one for me. It’s been a week of standing in
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Are you really doing good? Lessons from a reformed do-gooder.
There’s a lot of good to be gained via giving your time and resources in your community. Some people give because it’s how they are built – they are compelled to. You’ll find these people sharing from their garden, lending a hand to neighbours, giving frontline workers coffees and selling raffle tickets. You won’t usually
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If this was my last day on earth, would I be happy with it?
If this was my last day on earth, would I be happy with it? Before I start this post may I please take a moment to acknowledge those of you who may be triggered by such a statement having lost someone, or considered losing yourself in this year. This post is by no means intended
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Dear Parents and Carers, the message I wish you received today
HI folks. I know that many of you received a version of a particular message in your inbox from your school today. I also know that some of those messages were somewhat helpful, and others left you scratching your head. In any case, I know that you want the very, very best for your young
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Be your own kind of beautiful
OK Boomers (or Gen X’ers like mwah) listen up. Our girls are in crisis. And it’s up to us to do something about it. NOW. When was the last time you complained about the size of your bum, or the wrinkle between your eyebrows, or the way your skin sags where it used to be
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