Published in The Future Kind Collective·Feb 24What happens when founders fail to invest in their cultureHave you ever said, “We’ll get to defining our culture when we’re less busy”? Sound familiar? If so, you’re certainly not alone. On this occasion though, it’s not a case of safety in numbers. …Culture4 min read
Published in The Future Kind Collective·Jan 193 reasons why culture should be every founders top priority in 2022For many businesses, the last two years have been stuck in survival mode — and for good reason! When you’re struggling to stay afloat, whilst also dealing with the pressure of rethinking your entire business, it’s no surprise that important things like company culture can be pushed to the bottom…Culture4 min read
Published in The Future Kind Collective·Nov 17, 2021The 3 things that every Founder should know inside out.Let’s not beat around the bush. The 3 things that every Founder should know inside out are: Purpose Vision Mission You might be thinking, “Aren’t they all more or less the same?” If so, you’re not alone. …Purpose5 min read
Published in The Future Kind Collective·Nov 10, 20215 clues that your company is suffering from team misalignmentCreating alignment in your teams is one of the most important responsibilities of a Founder or CEO. You do this by being crystal clear on your purpose (why your company exists), vision (the future you wish to see) and mission (how you plan to get to that vision), and making…Culture5 min read
Oct 27, 20214 books to read during Black History MonthWe believe that knowledge and understanding open the door to change. This is why we promote that one of the most important ways to honour Black History Month is by learning more about our shared history through books, events and other resources, especially if you are white. It’s so important…4 min read
Published in The Future Kind Collective·Sep 16, 20215 books to help with the transition back to IRLLike many, I’ve been enjoying the return to the physical world. Despite learning that I’m more introverted than I previously thought over the various lockdowns, I’ve still missed human interaction, both in my personal and professional lives. But as Alicia — my fellow co-founder at The Future Kind Collective —…Work4 min read
Published in The Future Kind Collective·Aug 5, 2021Why perfectionism is NOT a good thingPerfectionism is defined as the need to be — or appear to be — perfect at all times. Growing up, I believed that being a perfectionist was a good thing, even a strength of mine. But, I was wrong. What I’ve learnt as I’ve grown up is that perfectionism is…Mental Health4 min read
Published in The Future Kind Collective·Jul 8, 20215 ways to support your team as covid restrictions are liftedOn July 19th, all covid restrictions will be lifted in the England. No more masks, social distancing and lockdowns (hopefully). While there are many people who welcome this shift towards normality with open arms and beers at the ready, there are just as many people who are feeling uncertain, anxious…Culture6 min read
Published in The Future Kind Collective·Apr 21, 2021Climbing the D&I ladder — 5 steps to becoming a better companyIn 2020, we saw a spike in activity around Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and a renewed focus on the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. In June of that year, after the horrific murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmed Arbery, we saw floods of diversity statements on company websites…Culture11 min read
Published in The Future Kind Collective·Apr 21, 2021Burnout is a workplace problem, not a worker problemBurnout isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s been a threat for some time. But in 2020, burnout became pervasive. It spread throughout our homes and workplaces, just as quickly as the virus which turned our lives upside down. The difference is that, for the virus, the global medical community sprung into…Burnout19 min read