The Power of Acceptance: It’s Not About Giving Up

By Dr David R Hamilton | September 27, 2024 |
A hand putting a pebble with a smile drawn on it onto a small pile of three pebbles - flat on the bottom, a round one in the middle, and a flat one on top. The smile pebble is being placed on top of this one. It's on a beach and there's a blue sky in the background.

Have you ever felt stuck between wanting to accept a situation but also yearning for something more? It’s a struggle I’ve personally grappled with. On the one hand, we’re taught that true peace comes through acceptance. ‘Let go’ is something we often hear. Yet on the other hand, self-help and motivational practices tell us to…

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Kindness at the Helm: Rethinking Leadership

By Dr David R Hamilton | September 16, 2024 |
Middle-aged businesswoman receiving praises from multi ethnic colleagues. She is wearing a pale blue blouse and black skirt, has medium length blond hair, and is smiling broadly.

It’s a topic that is often overlooked in discussions about leadership, but one that is becoming increasingly important in today’s world: kindness in leadership. For starters, kindness isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ trait; it’s an important aspect of effective leadership. And it’s healthy, for individuals and organisations. Being kind impacts brain regions in ways…

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