Humansolutions Bulletin - June 22nd 2023

Spirituality, whether or not rooted in religion, is a core feature of what it means to be human. In this important practice manual, two very experienced writers and educators explain  why spirituality and religion should be a fundamental consideration for the people professions, broadly defined – that is, professions based on helping people tackle their problems and fulfil their potential. Available from https://neilthompson.info/shop/ or Amazon

As we have noted, the modern workplace tends to be a pressurized one. There is therefore a temptation to just press on, to adopt an attitude of ‘Head down, get on with it’. This can be highly dangerous as it means that people are making decisions, interacting with other people and generally going about their business without giving enough thought to what is involved or how it might go wrong. Part of the problem is that some workplace cultures can encourage this sort of behaviour and create the impression that stopping to think is a luxury you can’t afford if you work here (rather than a necessity if you are to practise safely). So, whether the impetus to just ‘Get…

The applause at the conference was enthusiastic, and the ambiance, reflective. Hands shot up in the air with question after question: “Can you say more about how it felt when you were depressed?” “What can we do if our CEO is not supportive of employee well-being?” “My friend has bipolar, how can I support him?” I (Enoch) gladly and patiently answered them. On the outside, I looked poised, having just shared my lived experience from depression and suicide attempts to founding my social impact consulting company, Bearapy, to improve workplace mental health in the Asia-Pacific region. Inside, I could feel myself disintegrating. I knew my energy was depleting, and I had been met with rejection after rejection from potential clients…

When I was a child, back in the relatively halcyon days of the 1990s, I had my fair share of angst – friendship problems, homework, sibling rivalry and appalling fashion sense. But one thing remained clear and stable: the advice I was given on how to achieve the best possible life. In those pre-digital days, this was imparted by a few trusted adults: teachers, relatives and parents. And it rarely wavered from “get a good education, choose a good career and climb the ladder”. There was an implicit understanding that if you jumped through the accepted hoops between childhood and adulthood then success and happiness would be your reward. These days things are less clearcut. The path to perceived success…

Leaders of any organization or industry face challenges that can either make or break their careers. Leadership comes with significant responsibility and requires unique skills to navigate complex situations. In today’s fast-paced world, the challenges facing leaders have become even more complicated and diverse. How well they can manage these challenges distinguishes successful leaders from others. This blog post will explore some of industry leaders’ most common leadership challenges and draw insights from their experiences. Click here to read more

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