Posts by Donna Okell
Statistics, Solutions and Serenity
A personal apology – let me explain. Over the past five years I have learned a lot, and changed a lot. Not fundamentally as a person; I still hold the same things dear. I’ve changed how I see the world and my place in it. And I’ve been working really hard to share the research…
Read MoreWicked Problems: Radical Solutions
Introduction: A Moment for Transformation As we enjoy the beauty and warmth of this stunning spring morning, it feels like a perfect opportunity to reflect on why we are where we are, and what the future holds. Balancing the beauty and fragility of our world is a challenge. Why does the world currently feel so…
Read MoreWe’re Just Not Frightened Enough
“We’re just not frightened enough. The government needs to frighten us,” my sister said as we drove back from visiting my mum in hospital. Hospital visits have a way of making us confront vulnerability, forcing us to appreciate our health and life itself. That day, our conversation turned to the future and the urgency of…
Read MoreEmpathy: The Leadership Superpower We Can’t Afford to Lose
Two contrasting quotes caught my attention this morning: “The fundamental weakness of Western civilisation is empathy.”— Elon Musk “The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism.”— Hannah Arendt One views empathy as a flaw, a hindrance to progress. The other sees…
Read MoreUK for Good Quarterly Insights: A Fireside Chat with Roman Krznaric
Last year, we decided intentionally to pursue a ‘Less is More’ pathway.Inspired very much by Jason Hickel’s book of the same name, we’re convinced that focusing on fewer things while driving greater impact is the way forward. And to that end, we moved from Monthly Gatherings for UK for Good members, to Quarterly Insights for…
Read MoreNavigating Uncertainty: Essential Reads and Resources for a Better Future
In a world that feels increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), finding sources of inspiration, knowledge, and actionable solutions is vital. The following resources – grouped into academic research, podcasts, videos, and books provide tools to inspire curiosity, courage, compassion, and collaboration. Academic Research Dr James Hansen Website: Columbia Climate SchoolOne of the world’s foremost…
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