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Climate Change Article in Finland with our photo too.....Malta Ship Photos & Action Photos (MSPAP) in Finland too

Lessons from Palmer Station #HBIslandSky The Island Sky team had the remarkable opportunity to visit Palmer Station, one of the United States research stations on the Antarctic Peninsula. Perhaps the most remarkable thing was that this was the first time Palmer Station had welcomed visitors since the start of the pandemic. As someone fascinated by how people motivate and lead in complex and dynamic environments, working on Antarctic Stations has always been something intriguing to me. Our program aboard the Island Sky is a journey into the complexities of leadership. Conversations with Palmer Station's resilient team revealed alignment between the Homeward Bound model of leadership and the critical skillset required to lead in the dynamic station environment. We spoke about the importance of impactful communication, the ability to deliver on commitments, and the foundational significance of self-awareness and knowing how to fill your own cup so that you can be a stronger leader. All this is underpinned by an environment that fosters fun, friendship and a true value of support for each other in the workplace. Also incredible is that many of the workers seek to return season after season. Within the context of the work environment, this in itself is an example of leadership in action, because although the sheer beauty of the icy continent is an honour to witness, spending months at a time here is not without sacrifice. This visit was an energising reminder of how leadership can help navigate complex environments, and what incredible opportunities exist to contribute to a more sustainable future. Authored by Hannah Campbell Photo by Alessandra Salgado #research #palmerstation #sustainablefuture #womeninSTEMM #womeninleadership #leadership #Antarctica #IslandSky2023 #HBAntarctica2023 ACCIONA ACCIONA Australia #HB2023

Not as strong as a phase-out, but still a way to make progress and to keep the 1.5° goal alive. https://lnkd.in/ePVntryg

“Compassionate Leadership” is, in my view, essential for any successful organization. We know that supervisor and leader behavior is a significant contributing factor to any employee’s overall job satisfaction and mental health. I was struck by this quote from the article here - “In short, compassionate leadership is about being willing to apply your influence and power to help create a more even playing field for others.” What does compassionate leadership mean to you? I’m curious, how have you seen this in action (or, perhaps, seen the negative outcomes when it is lacking)?

Further to my post on Normalisation of (Safety) Deviance, listen in to Astronaut Mike Mullane who brings out 3 essential attributes: 1. Know the dangers of Normalisation of Deviance. 2. Understand the responsibility that applies to individuals and to Leadership. 2.Everyone in team needs to be a courageous self leader. #safety #normalisationofdeviance #zeroharm

Ever since I moved to Canada, the Canadian geese have always caught my fascination. We don’t have those back in India, and I had seen memes on how even the traffic yields to the will of these mighty birds when they decide to cross the road 😄. In one of my leadership classes today, we watched a video on the ‘V’ formation of these birds when they fly south during the winter. The ‘V’ formation improves each bird’s flying range by 71% as compared to if it were flying solo. The video also showed how if the ‘leader’ bird is injured or tired, another bird from behind would take over and become the new leader of the flock. The video was really about teamwork and how being in a team improves your individual performance and your team’s overall performance. One of my classmates asked a very thought-provoking question: why is it not as simple for us humans to just give way to others and rise to the occasion for the greater good/the benefit of the team as it is for these birds? 🤔 I spent some time reflecting upon the question, and I think here’s why the geese are so successful at teamwork: Objective: The geese are highly objective and laser-focused on getting things done. The objective here is to be able to safely fly south before the winter hits, so the weather would be conducive and food would be available in plenty. Nothing can get in the way of achieving this objective. 🎯 Self-awareness: Self-awareness is not just awareness of oneself, but also being aware of the impact that you have on those around you. The birds are highly self-aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of their peers. 🦢 Shared Goals: The birds all have a shared, common goal of getting to a place of safety and food before the start of winter. This shared goal helps them to put aside all their differences (assuming they have any in the bird world) and just fly towards their destination. 🥅 There’s no ego, no perceptions or biases – there’s just the goal in sight, and each member striving towards achieving it. They know just when to step in to shoulder the responsibilities of their peers so that the flight might go on. So, if we are able to be objective about our goals and teamwork, remember that each member on the team is working towards the shared goals, and play to our strengths while lending a helping hand to our peers when required, we just might be able to reap 100% benefits for our team, projects and organizations. 💼💪 Thanks to my colleague Latifat Omowunmi Anyijiofor for the question. Check out the video here if you're interested: https://lnkd.in/eU6UcsaD What do you think we can learn from geese about teamwork? Share your thoughts! 🗣️ #Leadership #Teamwork #SelfAwareness #Motivation #TeamSuccess

🚀 **The Power of Teamwork: Lessons from Geese** 🚀 Have you ever observed geese flying in a "V" formation and wondered why they do so? Science reveals fascinating insights that align perfectly with the principles of team-building and community. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. This formation allows the entire flock to achieve at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone. Similarly, when people share a common direction and sense of community, they reach their goals more quickly and easily, benefiting from each other’s momentum. When a goose falls out of formation, it feels the drag and resistance of flying alone and quickly returns to take advantage of the group’s lifting power. This teaches us that sticking with a supportive team can help us overcome challenges more efficiently. Moreover, when the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back, and another goose takes its place. This rotation ensures that the team continues to move forward effectively, highlighting the importance of sharing leadership roles and responsibilities. Geese also honk from behind to encourage those at the front to maintain their speed. What messages are we sending when we encourage and support our colleagues? Positive reinforcement is crucial for maintaining team morale and momentum. Lastly, when a goose is sick or wounded, two other geese fall out of formation to help and protect it. They stay until the goose can fly again or until it passes away, demonstrating profound solidarity and support. If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other, support one another, and move forward together. What are your thoughts on this natural demonstration of teamwork and community? How can are you or could you implement these lessons in your own teams? #Teamwork #Leadership #Community #Support #Collaboration #Inspiration #LessonsFromNature

The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will be a critical moment for Member States to galvanize efforts and renew their commitment to the SDGs The SDGs are the universally-agreed road map to bridge economic and geopolitical divides, restore trust and rebuild solidarity. Failure to make progress means inequalities will continue to deepen, increasing the risk of a fragmented, two-speed world. No country can afford to see the 2030 Agenda fail. Progress on more than 50 per cent of targets of the SDGs is weak and insufficient; on 30 per cent, it has stalled or gone into reverse. These include key targets on poverty, hunger and climate. The climate crisis is worsening as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report finds that global temperature is already 1.1 °C above pre-industrial levels and is likely to reach or surpass the critical 1.5 °C tipping point by 2035. The 2023 SDG Summit will be an opportunity for all of us – citizens, civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders – to advocate for urgency, ambition and action to realize the Goals. https://lnkd.in/eXvVtKfA

Today marks the last day of UN climate week and marks half time on the 2015 UN Global Goals. It's incredible then that the only climate related news coverage seems to have been about rowing back on sustainability and climate pledges. It seems that we are falling further and further behind the goal line, with seven years to go we are only on track to achieve 15% of the goals... as the narrative on this fantastic video says, "we're in the match of our lives .. and we are losing.. As founders of our brand new business Thomas & Tate, Thomas Pass, Adam Nossek and I have been in the privileged position to be able design responsibility into our business. We've signed up for B Corp accreditation, created responsible partnerships with suppliers and engaged with not for profit organisations to help where we can right from the start - because we passionately feel that it is the right thing to do. Winning though is going to take action from all of us. Give this fantastic video a watch for some Friday inspiration, read the narrative.. and join the team. #whatareyougoingtodo #globalgoals #SDGs #imaginewinning

In 2015, 193 world leaders united to shape the #GlobalGoals, a roadmap for global transformation by 2030. With 7 years to go, we’re halfway to 2030, but we’re only on track to achieve 15% of these goals. 🌎 As we approach the UN General Assembly, let's act decisively on reducing inequalities, combating the climate crisis, and fulfilling the Global Goals by 2030. Join us in urging world leaders, alongside The Global Goals, to take actionable steps and help us seize every inch to make a better world and #ImagineWinning. 🏆 Watch below: https://lnkd.in/ebA5u4NK