🌴330. A lesson from Singapore Airlines I’m stealing for business

In this episode I’m back home at my desk, testing my tech before a webinar and settling into the strange, slightly disorienting experience of re-entry after my Everest Base Camp trip. I talk through the mix of appreciation and fatigue that hits on the first day back: the joy of good coffee, hot showers, proper humidity and tap water, alongside the unexpected sadness of leaving the simplicity of mountain life behind. There’s something grounding about being off the grid with no sense of what day it is, and it’s jarring to return to everyday structure so quickly.I also share a small but powerful observation from my flight with Singapore Airlines. During turbulence, the captain announced that the cabin crew could “proceed with caution”, which stood out because most airlines follow an all-or-nothing rule when the seatbelt sign is on. Their approach balanced safety with service, and it sparked a question about where we apply rigid rules in our work or life when a more nuanced, flexible response would be better.The episode is really a reflection on this whole transition phase: noticing what I’ve missed, recognising what I’d lost touch with, and paying attention to the insights that surface before everything slips back to normal.Pre-order my new book WORK FAME and get featured on the Wall of Work FameSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comLet's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.