David’s Diary: The Hidden Leader
David Hession, Head of Research and Impact Measurement at LIFT Ireland, discusses the findings of the LIFT Leadership Index 2021 and what it tells us about Irish society.
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David’s Diary: A Covid Christmas
Ahead of Christmas co-founder of LIFT, David Hession, reflects on the delicacy of our lives and on Christmas as time of hope.
David’s Diary: A Peculiarly Irish Festival
This week co-founder of LIFT, David Hession, explores what Samhain means to our country… “It was a time when the boundaries between light and dark are at their weakest, when the physical and supernatural worlds were closest and magical things could happen. It was a time of crossing over, between the world of the living and the worlds of the Aos Sidhe and the dead. It was a time when we were aware that there was more to our existence than we could see.”
David’s Diary: The Journey Towards Growth
This week co-founder of LIFT, David Hession, examines our personal responsibility for growth… “Growth cannot be given to us or done by someone else for us. While we can lean on others and learn from others, our growth is uniquely ours.”
Irish Examiner: Joanne Hession Gives Her Take on “Golfgate”
“Recent events demonstrate a leadership, integrity and trust vacuum at the heart of Irish politics that must be addressed or society will continue to suffer” writes Joanne Hession.
David’s Diary: Back to School Blues
This week co-founder of LIFT, David Hession, reflects on what back to schools means to his family and the reserves of resilience we must draw on.
David’s Diary: Shades of the Past
This week co-founder of LIFT, David Hession, discusses how it is our actions and not our words that build a society based on trust.
David’s Diary: The Value of Recognition
This week co-founder of LIFT, David Hession, explores the purpose of awards. He discusses how they allow us to recognise the work and effort that all meaningful achievement requires.
David’s Diary: One Small Step For a Girl…
This week co-founder of LIFT, David Hession, discusses the continual project of learning and the ‘sliding door moments’ in our lives which bring opportunities create skill.
David’s Diary: Give Me a Break
David Hession, Co-founder of LIFT Ireland delves into the enduring possibility for personal growth throughout our ever-changing lives.
Pete Smyth, Broadlake
"The LIFT team have a vision to bring out the leadership potential in all Irish people. In Broadlake we see first hand the potential of Irish leaders globally when they have the right supports. The vision of Ireland being famous for it leaders is exciting and achievable. That’s why we are helping LIFT."
Pete Smyth, Chief Executive Officer, Broadlake
Pete Smyth, Chief Executive Officer, Broadlake
Catherine Moroney, AIB
"LIFT is an accessible initiative for everyone from business to education and sports and it is inter generational. LIFT's core purpose is to facilitate conversations that encourage and foster core values that can help shape Ireland's sustainable future. All decisions are made through the filter of our Values and LIFT initiative will collectively raise our awareness of those filters for sustainable decision making."
Catherine Moroney, Head of Business Banking, AIB
Catherine Moroney, Head of Business Banking, AIB
Chupi Sweetman, Chupi
"There is a tremendous opportunity to build a better, brighter and kinder future, not an old Ireland built on prejudice but a new Ireland built on strength. We are delighted to be a Founding Partner of Lift Ireland"
Chupi Sweetnam, Founder, Chupi
Chupi Sweetnam, Founder, Chupi
Sonya Lennon, Dress For Success Dublin
"Dress for Success is an organisation that empowers women to succeed in sustainable careers. We understand that LIFT is a vital piece of the puzzle. Fostering good values in our society now and for the future will make Ireland a better place to live and work"
Sonya Lennon, Founder, Dress For Success Dublin
Sonya Lennon, Founder, Dress For Success Dublin