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Distinctive Thinking – It’s okay not to be okay

December 7, 2020

In this blog Dorry McLaughlin, CEO Scottish Autism, considers how leadership through crisis and transformation keeps people connected. Read the full article by Dorry McLaughlin here: Its okay not to be okay  

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Distinctive Thinking – The time is now: Protecting health, safety and wellbeing

November 19, 2020

The time is now: Protecting health, safety and wellbeing – everyone’s priority In this article Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher, Director of Professional Services, IOSH, examines the key topic of protecting our workforce. Read the full article by Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher here: The time is now Protecting health, safety and wellbeing – everyone’s priority    

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Distinctive Thinking – Governance, Leadership and Change

October 23, 2020

Governance, leadership and change – how they combine to end homelessness. In this article Steve Benson, Chief Executive, Two Saints, considers their work to end homelessness and the importance of governance, leadership and change in achieving this. Read the full article by Steve Benson here: Governance, leadership and change – how they combine to end homelessness  

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Distinctive Conversations

Distinctive Conversations – Sue Armstrong Brown

October 16, 2020

In Episode 1 of the Distinctive People Podcast, Vikki Evans, Senior Associate Consultant, discusses Organisational Culture with Sue Armstrong Brown, Chief Executive at Adoption UK. Click below to listen to the conversation in full.

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Distinctive Thinking – Death or Glory

September 14, 2020

Most leaders wrestle with two major challenges – personal resilience, and appropriately managing and deploying a necessary desire for control. Check out this article by Boris Worrall considering the link between leadership and resilience. Read the full article by Boris Worrall here: Death or Glory – Boris Worrall

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Distinctive Thinking – Growth Mindset

August 18, 2020

Is a Growth Mindset a critical success factor in the current climate? Check out this article by Distinctive People’s Senior Associate Marnie Clarke considering the importance of developing a Growth Mindset. Read the full article by Marnie Clarke here: Growth Mindset Marnie Clarke    

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Distinctive Thinking – You’re on Mute!

August 1, 2020

Check out this Blog from Tracey Webb, Director of People and Culture at Network Homes on why there’s more to this ‘phrase of the moment’ as we all turn our attention to the leadership required to steer a course through the coming months and beyond.’ Read the full article by Tracey Webb here: You’re on Mute […]

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Top 20 Distinctive People Initiative

June 30, 2020

At Distinctive People we are proud to announce the launch of our Top 20 Distinctive People initiative led by our own Professor Paddy Gray OBE to recognise contribution in the social housing sector – and raise money for charity. The key thing that makes a person distinctive is their ability and willingness to stand out […]

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Distinctive Interviews

Distinctive Interviews with Distinctive People – Nick Atkin

June 25, 2020

Professor Paddy Gray OBE finds out what we want to know about Nick Atkin, Chief Executive, Yorkshire Housing. To read the full interview click here: Distinctive Interviews with Distinctive People Nick Atkin Watch the full interview here Watch the Michael McIntyre clip here        

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