Category Archives: leadership

IMPACT | RELEVANCE and the Importance of Having a (Strong) Personal Compass

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Not long after I stepped down from the museum last year, I was invited by SAYA, for an interview on their new podcast, SELF, MADE. Initially reluctant, I gave in. It turned out to be a joyful and transformative experience. … Continue reading

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FUNDRAISING & HOSPITALITY, or Memories of Being in “High-End Geisha Mode”

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The scene is set. I’m seated at the table, surrounded by eight guests whom we’re hoping will give generously. The main course is done. Plates have been cleared and desserts have yet to be served. The Museum’s indefatigable Head of … Continue reading

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The Joy of Moving in Slow Motion

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This past week, I succumbed to a spurt of anxious activity, only to be reminded that I should be taking it easy. The goal (of blogging and reflection) is to slake off old skin, so a new and refreshed ME … Continue reading

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ORGANISATIONAL TRANSFORMATION, or a Healthy Preoccupation with #CATx+

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When I took on my last job, I worried that I’d be pencilling myself into too narrow a niche. The reality of being a museum director is that you get to learn and apply all kinds of skillsets relevant across … Continue reading

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