The Octopus Way

“People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me Continue Reading

“Please stand up” was my request to a group of online students this week. They stare at the screen and don’t move. “Yes, I really mean it”. I smile and gesture ‘up’ with my hands. They hesitate, and reluctantly rise, somewhat embarrassed. I reassure them it won’t take long and Continue Reading

Why do most organisations operate as if humans are brains on sticks? Why do we privilege only what exists from the neck up? And if social justice is about human dignity, how can we create a better world if we ignore what makes us human? In today’s world, many of Continue Reading

This is an excerpt from a talk I gave at Exeter University Business School symposium about the book I’m writing: The Octopus Way – Leadership, Movement and Social Change We are physical beings, yet we are expected to leave our bodies at the door when we come to work. If Continue Reading

A Wedding Dance… the father of the bride dancing with his family – full of love, warmth and community spirit in Sifnos, Greece. Social change involves all of this, along with righteous anger, protest, clear-minded strategy and collective action. I recently interviewed a most inspiring woman recently who said “I feel Continue Reading