Men's violence against women and girls remains a massive issue and an issue that rightly needs a focus and concerted effort. However, are we talking about the issue correctly? Could ongoing approaches to the issue actually contribute to the problem itself? The headline captured in the image highlights a typical response. I feel we need … Continue reading What if we changed the headline?
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Disturb the Silence: Why the British Army Needs More People Willing to Speak Up
“People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening…”. Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” was never written about military culture. Yet its central idea has a striking relevance to the modern British Army. Sometimes the most dangerous sound in an organisation isn’t shouting. It is silence. Silence when someone makes a sexualised joke. Silence … Continue reading Disturb the Silence: Why the British Army Needs More People Willing to Speak Up
When More Whistleblowers Is Good News: Why Active Bystandership Can Increase Reporting
Bad news sells; that's clear. However, do the headlines always communicate the truth? When organisations announce that whistleblowing reports have increased, the reaction is often predictable. Headlines suggest something has gone wrong. Leaders become defensive. Employees wonder whether the workplace has become more toxic. A recent report from the Scottish media suggested that the City … Continue reading When More Whistleblowers Is Good News: Why Active Bystandership Can Increase Reporting
The Cup That Changed Nothing…..And Everything
This is a very personal blog. My mum died last Thursday, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was 80 years old. A courageous woman who had been living with and fighting multiple cancers for the last 15 years. As a family, we all knew the outcome was inevitable. Like many families who have walked this … Continue reading The Cup That Changed Nothing…..And Everything
“A Man Ain’t A Man Unless He’s Fought The Fight.”
Be A Man – The 3 most destructive words a boy can hear. What the hell does it mean? It is one of the most striking lines in Walls by the Kings of Leon. On the surface, it sounds like a celebration of toughness. But listen more closely, and the song is about something much … Continue reading “A Man Ain’t A Man Unless He’s Fought The Fight.”
