mission & Values
At Knowing Self Knowing Others, we are on a mission to develop self-aware leaders around the globe to generate kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection of hard and relational skills, recognition of impact and regulation of behaviour.
care
Prioritising the wellbeing of others through empathy, supportive actions, and demonstrating kindness in every interaction.
Respect
Treating everyone with dignity, valuing their contributions and perspectives, while listening actively and fostering understanding as the foundation of all relationships.
creativity
Embracing innovative thinking and encouraging fresh ideas to drive positive change, while cultivating an environment where imagination leads to effective problem-solving and inspiration.
Learning
Committing to continuous growth by seeking knowledge, reflecting on experiences, and recognising learning as an enriching journey that enhances understanding and fosters improvement.
Blog
Civility, Respect and Self-Awareness
How do we improve civility and respect in the workplace? I’m convinced that if we improve people’s self awareness we can improve their level of civility. But it’s not just about improving self awareness. We need to work on improving it when the chips are down, stress is high and emotions are frayed. It’s then that we’re in real danger of falling short of our own standards of kindness. Access my conversation with Radhika Nair on The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast
Faith in the Process
In my career of over 20 years in the public sector, I’ve seen people go through some difficult, challenging, painful and harrowing things. I’ve seen and been a part of dignity at work processes, competency processes, grievances, redundancies, staff suspensions,...
Hopes for future working
Going to the office is a bit of a treat. It’s the day I buy coffee from a shop, eat sushi for lunch and sometimes stop for an ice cream on the way home. I get to chat with people I rarely see and pop to the shop with people I like. Organisational leaders will have...