David Ross - Strategist | Speaker | Author
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🌪️ Author of Confronting the Storm
🦤 The Dodo Mindset coming sometime
⚙️ Creator of FRAGILE, THRIVE & DIGNITY models
💥 If you're not adapting, you're already falling behind.
Let’s rebuild leadership for a FRAGILE world.
🦤 The Dodo Mindset coming sometime
⚙️ Creator of FRAGILE, THRIVE & DIGNITY models
💥 If you're not adapting, you're already falling behind.
Let’s rebuild leadership for a FRAGILE world.
Pinned
Normal is never coming back, & leaders & organisations are suddenly extremely
vulnerable.
To successfully deal with the storm, we must accept that the
styles of leadership that have been celebrated for countless years have now become an obstacle.
#books #leadership #normalhasleftthebuilding
vulnerable.
To successfully deal with the storm, we must accept that the
styles of leadership that have been celebrated for countless years have now become an obstacle.
#books #leadership #normalhasleftthebuilding
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2025 global climate highlights are out:
🌡️ 2025 was 3rd warmest year on record, 1.47ºC above the preindustrial level
📈 2023-2025 is the first three year period above 1.5ºC (according to ERA5)
🌍 The last 11 years have been the warmest 11 years on record
See: climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
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🌡️ 2025 was 3rd warmest year on record, 1.47ºC above the preindustrial level
📈 2023-2025 is the first three year period above 1.5ºC (according to ERA5)
🌍 The last 11 years have been the warmest 11 years on record
See: climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
⚒️🧪🌊
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 AM
2025 global climate highlights are out:
🌡️ 2025 was 3rd warmest year on record, 1.47ºC above the preindustrial level
📈 2023-2025 is the first three year period above 1.5ºC (according to ERA5)
🌍 The last 11 years have been the warmest 11 years on record
See: climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
⚒️🧪🌊
🌡️ 2025 was 3rd warmest year on record, 1.47ºC above the preindustrial level
📈 2023-2025 is the first three year period above 1.5ºC (according to ERA5)
🌍 The last 11 years have been the warmest 11 years on record
See: climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
⚒️🧪🌊
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Have a quiet think. Let it be a guiding lesson for you
Whatever regretful comments you may have made in your life, whatever actions you wish you could take back, let your benchmark for the lowest of the low be using the deaths of 15 people for the relaunch of your political career
Whatever regretful comments you may have made in your life, whatever actions you wish you could take back, let your benchmark for the lowest of the low be using the deaths of 15 people for the relaunch of your political career
December 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Have a quiet think. Let it be a guiding lesson for you
Whatever regretful comments you may have made in your life, whatever actions you wish you could take back, let your benchmark for the lowest of the low be using the deaths of 15 people for the relaunch of your political career
Whatever regretful comments you may have made in your life, whatever actions you wish you could take back, let your benchmark for the lowest of the low be using the deaths of 15 people for the relaunch of your political career
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Prof Sjoerd Kluiving explaining the principles of #regenerative leadership in the panel discussion of #ESG symposium. Chair Jessica Peters EGS officer, Linea Bingel municipality of #Amsterdam and Ankie van Wersch director SMEs NL: key is E of #biosphere inclusive!
October 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Prof Sjoerd Kluiving explaining the principles of #regenerative leadership in the panel discussion of #ESG symposium. Chair Jessica Peters EGS officer, Linea Bingel municipality of #Amsterdam and Ankie van Wersch director SMEs NL: key is E of #biosphere inclusive!
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The confronting data exposing the patterns behind gendered violence deaths last year.
Thus year isn’t looking any better 🤬
#TooManyMen
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Thus year isn’t looking any better 🤬
#TooManyMen
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
A national shame: The data behind the killing of women in Australia
An analysis of data by the ABC shows 69 women were killed in instances of gendered violence last year in Australia. All but 10 were killed by someone known to them.
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The confronting data exposing the patterns behind gendered violence deaths last year.
Thus year isn’t looking any better 🤬
#TooManyMen
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Thus year isn’t looking any better 🤬
#TooManyMen
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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This is the correct question
There were cops present, watching & listening to the nazis as they broke laws around hate speech & inciting hate. Were they instructed not to intervene .... with bats, pepper spray & arrests .... like they do with climate change or anti genocide protesters??
What instructions were they given ??
What instructions were they given ??
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM
This is the correct question
We’ve long glorified the “heroic” leader — decisive, commanding.
But in a fragile world heroism often blinds us to humility & collaboration.
The new leaders aren’t heroes. They’re hosts — convening, listening & connecting across divides.
#leadership #change
To learn more head to bit.ly/43umGyW
But in a fragile world heroism often blinds us to humility & collaboration.
The new leaders aren’t heroes. They’re hosts — convening, listening & connecting across divides.
#leadership #change
To learn more head to bit.ly/43umGyW
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
We’ve long glorified the “heroic” leader — decisive, commanding.
But in a fragile world heroism often blinds us to humility & collaboration.
The new leaders aren’t heroes. They’re hosts — convening, listening & connecting across divides.
#leadership #change
To learn more head to bit.ly/43umGyW
But in a fragile world heroism often blinds us to humility & collaboration.
The new leaders aren’t heroes. They’re hosts — convening, listening & connecting across divides.
#leadership #change
To learn more head to bit.ly/43umGyW
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and there will be many more in quick succession. Climate change is real, and the results will be increasingly catastrophic.
Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’ — Guardian Australia
Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns
apple.news
October 13, 2025 at 6:51 AM
and there will be many more in quick succession. Climate change is real, and the results will be increasingly catastrophic.
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It's quite remarkable & maddening how essentially nothing that Ken Henry is saying is at all new. There's been so little progress by Labor & LNP governments, & now we're placing huge hopes in highly questionable market-based solutions & saying 'nature positive' a lot. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Ken Henry calls for urgent environmental protection overhaul
Australia's environment protection laws have both failed to stop the degradation of nature and also held back economic growth, former Treasury secretary Ken Henry warns.
www.abc.net.au
July 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
It's quite remarkable & maddening how essentially nothing that Ken Henry is saying is at all new. There's been so little progress by Labor & LNP governments, & now we're placing huge hopes in highly questionable market-based solutions & saying 'nature positive' a lot. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects
A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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People reacting to the She Matters mural in Hosier Lane, Melbourne. The mural contains the names & faces of 128 Australian women killed since Jan 1, 2024
This is the work of Sherele Moody of #FemicideWatch
Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support/
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This is the work of Sherele Moody of #FemicideWatch
Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support/
Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2/
May 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
People reacting to the She Matters mural in Hosier Lane, Melbourne. The mural contains the names & faces of 128 Australian women killed since Jan 1, 2024
This is the work of Sherele Moody of #FemicideWatch
Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support/
Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2/
This is the work of Sherele Moody of #FemicideWatch
Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support/
Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2/
Are we leading for the world we have.. or the world we had?
Many leaders today are still relying on 20th-century leadership playbooks—command & control styles, rigid hierarchies, & decision-making driven by short-term gains. But in an era constant disruption, those approaches are holding us back.
Many leaders today are still relying on 20th-century leadership playbooks—command & control styles, rigid hierarchies, & decision-making driven by short-term gains. But in an era constant disruption, those approaches are holding us back.
March 31, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Are we leading for the world we have.. or the world we had?
Many leaders today are still relying on 20th-century leadership playbooks—command & control styles, rigid hierarchies, & decision-making driven by short-term gains. But in an era constant disruption, those approaches are holding us back.
Many leaders today are still relying on 20th-century leadership playbooks—command & control styles, rigid hierarchies, & decision-making driven by short-term gains. But in an era constant disruption, those approaches are holding us back.
🛑 Why is leadership under fire? 🛑
Trust in leadership is crumbling. Institutions, governments, and corporations are facing mounting skepticism. Is it because they failed to authentically tackle societal challenges?
It’s time to rethink leadership.
Trust in leadership is crumbling. Institutions, governments, and corporations are facing mounting skepticism. Is it because they failed to authentically tackle societal challenges?
It’s time to rethink leadership.
March 26, 2025 at 1:51 AM
🛑 Why is leadership under fire? 🛑
Trust in leadership is crumbling. Institutions, governments, and corporations are facing mounting skepticism. Is it because they failed to authentically tackle societal challenges?
It’s time to rethink leadership.
Trust in leadership is crumbling. Institutions, governments, and corporations are facing mounting skepticism. Is it because they failed to authentically tackle societal challenges?
It’s time to rethink leadership.
The world is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Old systems are cracking, uncertainty is rising, and the leadership playbook we once relied on no longer works
💡 "Confronting the Storm" isn’t just about navigating turbulence—it’s about embracing transformation.
💡 "Confronting the Storm" isn’t just about navigating turbulence—it’s about embracing transformation.
March 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
The world is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Old systems are cracking, uncertainty is rising, and the leadership playbook we once relied on no longer works
💡 "Confronting the Storm" isn’t just about navigating turbulence—it’s about embracing transformation.
💡 "Confronting the Storm" isn’t just about navigating turbulence—it’s about embracing transformation.
"Seismic and turbulent change is already here. Yet, I see leaders, organizations, and communities still calling on old ways of thinking, doing, and being."
The world has changed—but have we?
Image thanks to Roman Kolotilin, unSplash
#Leadership #Change #FutureOfWork
The world has changed—but have we?
Image thanks to Roman Kolotilin, unSplash
#Leadership #Change #FutureOfWork
March 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
"Seismic and turbulent change is already here. Yet, I see leaders, organizations, and communities still calling on old ways of thinking, doing, and being."
The world has changed—but have we?
Image thanks to Roman Kolotilin, unSplash
#Leadership #Change #FutureOfWork
The world has changed—but have we?
Image thanks to Roman Kolotilin, unSplash
#Leadership #Change #FutureOfWork
Not all problems have clear solutions. Some like climate change are wicked. These problems cannot be “solved”—they must be managed, adapted to, & continuously worked on. Yet too many leaders are trained for linear problem-solving rather than systemic, adaptive leadership.
Image: M Caradec, unSplash
Image: M Caradec, unSplash
March 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Not all problems have clear solutions. Some like climate change are wicked. These problems cannot be “solved”—they must be managed, adapted to, & continuously worked on. Yet too many leaders are trained for linear problem-solving rather than systemic, adaptive leadership.
Image: M Caradec, unSplash
Image: M Caradec, unSplash
The world has entered an age of VUCA—volatile, uncertain, complex, & ambiguous. It's leaving businesses brittle.
Traditional leadership playbooks no longer work. Successful leaders aren’t those with all the answers—they’re the ones who can navigate uncertainty with agility & courage.
#Leadership
Traditional leadership playbooks no longer work. Successful leaders aren’t those with all the answers—they’re the ones who can navigate uncertainty with agility & courage.
#Leadership
March 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The world has entered an age of VUCA—volatile, uncertain, complex, & ambiguous. It's leaving businesses brittle.
Traditional leadership playbooks no longer work. Successful leaders aren’t those with all the answers—they’re the ones who can navigate uncertainty with agility & courage.
#Leadership
Traditional leadership playbooks no longer work. Successful leaders aren’t those with all the answers—they’re the ones who can navigate uncertainty with agility & courage.
#Leadership
As relevant as ever
March 11, 2025 at 6:16 AM
As relevant as ever
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A University of NSW study has found the average Australian household could reduce its annual electricity bill by up to $400 by installing heat pump hot water and powering it in the middle of the day, using rooftop PV.
#climatecrisis #renewables #auspol onestepoffthegrid.com.au/solar-soakin...
#climatecrisis #renewables #auspol onestepoffthegrid.com.au/solar-soakin...
Solar soaking electric heat pump hot water can slash hundreds from home power bills - One Step Off The Grid
UNSW study finds switching to electric heat pump hot water and using it as a solar soak can save Australian households hundreds of dollars a year.
onestepoffthegrid.com.au
February 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A University of NSW study has found the average Australian household could reduce its annual electricity bill by up to $400 by installing heat pump hot water and powering it in the middle of the day, using rooftop PV.
#climatecrisis #renewables #auspol onestepoffthegrid.com.au/solar-soakin...
#climatecrisis #renewables #auspol onestepoffthegrid.com.au/solar-soakin...
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Good graphs on sea-ice levels (spoiler: they're at their lowest, at both ends of the planet)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
World's sea-ice falls to record low
The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Good graphs on sea-ice levels (spoiler: they're at their lowest, at both ends of the planet)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What a great quote! If only....
February 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
What a great quote! If only....
".... the mindset ignores the fact that many did not experience the celebrated fortunes. Many may have suffered for various reasons, yet that doesn't align nicely with the overarching narrative."
As we are seeing right now.
www.thepeoplespace.com/ideas/articl...
As we are seeing right now.
www.thepeoplespace.com/ideas/articl...
The good old days: why glorious pasts still get in the way of good decision making today | The People Space
Historical biases hinder contemporary leadership and strategy. International strategist and author David Ross unpacks the impact of ‘glorious pasts’ on modern decision making and organisational succes...
www.thepeoplespace.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
".... the mindset ignores the fact that many did not experience the celebrated fortunes. Many may have suffered for various reasons, yet that doesn't align nicely with the overarching narrative."
As we are seeing right now.
www.thepeoplespace.com/ideas/articl...
As we are seeing right now.
www.thepeoplespace.com/ideas/articl...
"Whatever the cause, the immediate organisational response is often the same: Confusion. Chaos. Conflict. Then (imposed) Control, anticipating that it will result in Certainty."
#leadership #crisis #humanresources
bit.ly/41jGwwF
#leadership #crisis #humanresources
bit.ly/41jGwwF
Editor’s Question: What’s the best way for leaders to deal with a crisis? – Intelligent CXO
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February 4, 2025 at 5:23 AM
"Whatever the cause, the immediate organisational response is often the same: Confusion. Chaos. Conflict. Then (imposed) Control, anticipating that it will result in Certainty."
#leadership #crisis #humanresources
bit.ly/41jGwwF
#leadership #crisis #humanresources
bit.ly/41jGwwF
"In the face of interconnected challenges & opportunities, leadership is in crisis...Instead, lwe need a society embedded with leaders who are more collective & holistic in their thinking & behaviour. "
#auspol #politics #leadership #VUCA
worldfinancialreview.com/what-we-need...
#auspol #politics #leadership #VUCA
worldfinancialreview.com/what-we-need...
What We Need from Leaders in the 21st Century - The World Financial Review
Discover the essential qualities and skills required from leaders in the 21st century. Our article explores modern leadership challenges and strategies for success in a rapidly changing world. Read mo...
worldfinancialreview.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:37 AM
"In the face of interconnected challenges & opportunities, leadership is in crisis...Instead, lwe need a society embedded with leaders who are more collective & holistic in their thinking & behaviour. "
#auspol #politics #leadership #VUCA
worldfinancialreview.com/what-we-need...
#auspol #politics #leadership #VUCA
worldfinancialreview.com/what-we-need...