Hope is a choice. There is plenty of bad news around at the moment. Whether it is the war in the Ukraine, the energy crisis, or the ramping up of inflation. The question in my mind is ‘what is my response to this going to be?’ I cannot do much about the circumstances going on …
Most battle plans do not survive the first skirmish. I have found this to be true in everyday life and in my leadership at work too. Plans are important, they help decide your direction of travel, what resources are needed and where they can be deployed. I would like to propose, however that things have …
While having my breakfast on Monday morning this week, I came across a piece in The Times (07/02/22) about the culture at Brewdog, the craft beer maker. Whether it is the case now I can’t comment, but according to the article the culture there is one of fear. Brewdog are by all accounts a successful …
In uncertain times such as we are currently living in – there is a temptation as leaders to look to control. The uncertainty raises the monster that is fear in our hearts and drives us to make poor decisions with unhelpful consequences. Is there an alternative? I think there is. In a world with the …
At this time of the year many set New Year Resolutions – things we have every intention of carrying out (often around diet and exercise)! The reality is if they last longer than the end of January you are doing well. In life, if you want to achieve something, you need to be clear about …
Comparison is a mug’s game and yet most of us at some point will look around and wish we were someone else. The question then arises: if you are being someone else who is being you? The message of this blog is be yourself. When you compare yourself with others you are endowing that other …
Last week my American friends celebrated Thanksgiving. Although it is not something I celebrate, I find it a timely reminder to reflect on what I am thankful for. In fact, it is a reminder that thankfulness should not be reserved for one day a year but instead be a part of your daily routine. The …
This week the news seems to be full of people talking about climate change, due to the COP26 conference in Glasgow. Reflecting on this I was reminded how quickly local climates can change. I notice this when I’m out walking in the local countryside. On one particular occasion I had set off with a friend …
How much difference does teamwork make? At the Olympic Games held in Greece in 2004, on paper the 4x100m U.S. team were the firm favourites to take the gold medal. They were the current record holders and 15 times winners of the event. By contrast, no runners from Team GB reached the finals of either …
An odd title for my blog this week and yet a key one. Joy or enjoying what we do is often self-sabotaged. This past weekend I was tuned in to the online conference by the Professional Speakers Association. As ever with these type of events real nuggets occasionally turn up which stay with you. One …
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