Month: October 2016
A must have . . .
A lovely friend shared with me how an aspect of their world had suddenly opened up because of strong, clever, appropriate networking. And I too have experienced the power of networking on so many occasions. It’s a wonderful feeling – to have a critical friend, someone to give feedback, a collaborator, someone to work in… Read More A must have . . .
Looking for the right one . . .
Where might you find that good friend today, leaving aside the obvious choice of your BFF or family connections? A coach, a leader, a team member, a mentor, a peer, a manager, a network, a counsellor, an advisor, a guru, a guide, a role model, a sponsor, a teacher, even a stranger in the right place at… Read More Looking for the right one . . .
A good day looks like . . .
“Every day one should at least hear one little song, read one good poem, see one fine painting and – if at all possible – speak a few sensible words.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Somehow, I can’t seem to argue against this. If not literal, it seems a good metaphor for a good day!
Embrace the rain . . .
“When it rains it pours. Maybe the art of life is to convert tough times to great experiences: we can choose to hate the rain or dance in it.” Joan F Marques Might this also apply to leadership?
To thine own self . . .
“It is the obvious which is so difficult to see most of the time. People say ‘It’s as plain as the nose on your face.’ But how much of the nose on your face can you see, unless someone holds a mirror up to you?” Isaac Asimov
Different again . . .
And just to follow up yesterday’s thoughts . . . “No two persons ever read the same book.” Edmund Wilson Viva la difference!
Just when you least expect it . . .
I’ve had a trial run – a mother of the bride hairdressing appointment in order to experiment with my locks. It’s been a success. I now feel well-prepared for my (or rather my daughter and future son-in-law’s) big day. But something my hairdresser said, as she did the reveal (you know, the moment when she… Read More Just when you least expect it . . .
The more the merrier . . .
I was lucky enough to be part of hosting a truly collaborative day at work recently, and some brilliant work took place between internal and external learning and coaching professionals. I floated home on such a high: the experience had entirely ticked all my need-for-positivity boxes and panglossian tendencies. In the middle of it all,… Read More The more the merrier . . .
Nothing is wasted . . .
“What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?” (Phil Connors, Groundhog Day, 1993). I think I’m going to have to watch Groundhog Day again. This is a great quote in itself for a little quiet reflection. And then I wondered .… Read More Nothing is wasted . . .
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