Tag: reflective leadership practice

The stoic path to living well

What two ladies in their 80s taught me about real strength

March 30, 2026

Recently, something strange happened. On the same night, my mother AND my step‑mother ended up in A&E. One in Scarborough. One in Hereford. Both with problems in their left leg; one with ligament damage, one with multiple fractures. What are the chances? ​ But the part that struck me most wasn’t the coincidence. It was…
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Why transferable skills are the real treasure of lifelong learning

October 20, 2025

Learning isn’t just about facts or qualifications, it’s about the skills, insights, and habits we carry with us, wherever we go. These are the treasures that shape how we lead, relate, and grow.​ ​ Our growth becomes limited when we see learning as role-specific or time-bound because it ignores the power of transferable skills. When…
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Jane L Hirst