{"id":585,"date":"2023-07-17T07:50:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T21:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junoinstitute.com.au\/?p=585"},"modified":"2023-07-17T07:50:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T21:50:29","slug":"juno-journal-july-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junoinstitute.com.au\/juno-journal-july-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"JUNO Journal: July 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

News & Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Directors Message<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cIn the middle of difficulty lies opportunity\u201d<\/strong> is a quote attributed to Albert Einstein.<\/em><\/p>\nA quote attributed to Albert Einstein<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

That quote could also be the \u2018north star\u2019 for us here at JUNO and in particular for our Program participants.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surrounded by difficulty and challenge over the past couple of years we found opportunities. We developed new Programs; we launched new methods of delivery; we researched new and innovative content; and, thankfully, we established new client and partner relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Proteges and Mentors face difficulties of all sorts in every Program. The very essence of what we do at JUNO is to help them to \u2018adapt\u2019 to the challenges, stare into the \u2018difficulty-abyss\u2019, and find the opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the new financial year just underway, opportunities abound. At JUNO we have the opportunity, and privilege, to continue our meaningful and transformational work with our Community, Corporate and Government partners in FY24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally I have the opportunity to lead a strong and unified team at JUNO. The JUNO team has the opportunity to support new and existing clients in our sweet spots of adaptive and authentic leadership, coaching, and character strengths. We have the opportunity to install sustainable models and frameworks for growth and development that make a difference long after our Programs conclude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together we have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of some of the most disadvantaged in the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An opportunity not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reads and Listens of the Month<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At JUNO we read plenty and we listen to lots connected to Leadership, Leadership Development, Coaching and more. We have too, to stay current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each month we\u2019ll include a link (or two or three) to an article or podcast that is topical and timely for you to read or listen to and reflect on. Curating and sharing is just our humble way of contributing to the pursuit of excellence in all things leading and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s a cool blog by Sam Altman on Productivity: \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter how fast you move if it\u2019s in a worthless direction. Think more about what to
work on.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/blog.samaltman.com\/productivity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are you into the noise or the signal?: \u201cThe more data you get, the less you know what\u2019s going on\u2026\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/fs.blog\/noise-and-signal-nassim-taleb\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An easy read from Inc. on intergenerational leadership: \u201cThe perspectives, training, and experience at your disposal are unique.\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/rb.gy\/og8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Introverts can be leaders too. Indeed they can!! Buckle in for this one, it\u2019s a very recent 40 minute podcast from HBR. Well worth the listening time though:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe all have preconceived notions about the personality types associated with good leadership
\u2014 like confidence or emotional intelligence. But what about shyness? If you\u2019re more reserved
but truly competent, can you become a leader?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/rb.gy\/bf0ev<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018The Voice\u2019 of JUNO Program Participants:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Making a Difference through Human Connection<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

At JUNO we choose NOT to \u2018market\u2019 who we are and what we do. 21 years on and strong our Programs and our legacy speak for themselves.\u00a0 What better way to spread the good word and work of JUNO than let Program participants speak for us\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month, here\u2019s a couple of unedited pieces of feedback from recent Program participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe JUNO program was a fantastic experience for me, it really built up my confidence and I got to meet a lot of cool people. Thank you to Kha for getting my resume done and making it great. The whole team was just really nice to me. My mentor helped me apply for heaps of jobs, and I am so glad I joined the JUNO program and got to achieve some personal growth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nMason \u2013 IMVC Youth Participant<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“Thank you to the people at JUNO and my mentor for helping me see job opportunities for the
future”<\/p>\nCaleb \u2013 IMVC Youth Participant<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And, a nice set of words from one of our corporate partners too \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBeing a part of the JUNO Adaptive Leadership Program for me has truly been a transformative experience. It not only helped shape the leader in me but provided a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on others. The learning around the incredible power of mentorship coupled with the ability to leverage the collective wisdom of fellow participants, enabled me to adapt my style to the challenges presented, utilise my work and life experience as well as apply new tools and frameworks as I endeavoured towards making a meaningful difference in someone\u2019s life\u201d.<\/p>\nAtri Ray – Organisational Development & Engagement Manager – Development Victoria<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Tiny Thought, with thanks to Farnham Street<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Your life is designed to get the results you are getting right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the trajectory to change, the approach must change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This calls for judgement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s \u2018problem time\u2019 again, and this one is in your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two of your key players to be precise. They are both great at what they do, but they just don\u2019t
get along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You really don\u2019t have the time to sort out this \u2018people stuff\u2019 again. Hmmm what should you do? Option B<\/strong> is to ignore it and hope it will go away, whatever \u2018it\u2019 is this time. You are being a little naive here perhaps. You know deep down that \u2018it\u2019 rarely just \u2018goes away\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option C<\/strong> is to type an email laying out some firm rules of engagement for their future collaborations and interactions and send it to both of them. That will fix the problem, right? You don\u2019t really believe that, do you?.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe there\u2019s an Option A<\/strong>? You could invest some serious leadership and management time thinking things through at a deeper level. Keeping an open mind on a range of causes and possible solutions. Then, talk about the situation with each of them separately, and jointly, to really understand what\u2019s going on. Staying analytical throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well done you, Option A it is. That\u2019s a great judgement call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve just read a piece of micro-fiction. Yes, as real as it may have felt for you, it\u2019s fiction. Fiction connected to the real world of Character Strengths and their optimal use in everyday situations. Keen to know more about the work we do on Strengths at JUNO? Let\u2019s chat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JUNO Graduations, Mock Interview Workshops & Client Celebrations for the month<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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