Do you have the courage to bring about change?
Neil Gaught FRSA
Strategy Advisor, Author, Designer, Entrepreneur, Conceiver of Single Organizing Idea (SOI?)
Courage can take many forms.
We are currently witnessing supreme examples of courage in Ukraine as President Zelensky and his people stand up to the Russian invasion. They are united by their shared values, beliefs, culture and in the sovereignty of their country.?
Most of us all will never have to display the sort of courage we’re seeing in Ukraine, but that’s not to say it will play no part in our lives. There are times we will have to have the courage of our convictions. Many businesses across the world are now putting principles before profit by cutting ties with Russia and its products. In his latest blog our Founder Neil Gaught writes about the steps BP, Shell and ExxonMobil have taken. Proof that change can happen quickly when businesses realise there are more important things than chasing growth.?
Courage plays a part in the success of every business. It’s one of our core values. The recent IPCC Report, warning of the ‘irreversible’ impact of global warming, makes us more committed than ever to offer an alternative to business as usual in order to accelerate change.?
In this week’s Broadcast we explore this vital subject with ‘The Importance of Courage’ by James Detert and Aine Doris, and the TEDx Talk ‘How to build courage’, by Cindy Solomon.
Change takes courage. Now’s the time to embrace it.
Let’s accelerate progress.
The SOI Team.
The Importance of Courage
The article explains how courage is fundamental to solving problems, innovating, pursuing opportunities and safeguarding the welfare of others.?
A pivotal moment for oil and gas firms as Ukraine crisis shows big changes can be made quickly
Neil Gaught’s blog looks at the decision by BP, Shell and Exxon Mobil to sever ties with Russian oil and gas. Proof that essential change is possible and deliverable.
Climate Change: IPCC Report warns of ‘irreversible’ impact of global warming
Matt McGrath, BBC Environment Correspondent, sets out the serious problems we face, and how there is still a small window of opportunity to avoid the worst outcomes.?
Private equity firms are paving the way to a more sustainable future
Richard Matthews explains how sustainable investing can be profitable. Achieving all of the Sustainable Development Goals can create an estimated $12 trillion in business savings and revenue.?
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How to build your courage
Solomon, a leadership expert, reveals how we can embrace courage to build a better business environment and a better world.
The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise
By Damon Zahariades
Zahariades provides a step-by-step training programme for toughening your mind against adversity.?The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise is available from all major booksellers.
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