I wonder …
You’ll have to look closely – it’s not a great quality image – but I snapped this as I went past on a Manchester train. It made me wonder … is it true?
Month: November 2017
What’s in a name …
This is a tale based on a true leadership story, passed to me recently by a friend in an organisation who was impressed by one of her leaders … Mrs B is known in her department by the nickname “Mrs Cardigan” for ALWAYS wearing one over her workplace uniform, no matter what the weather. One… Read More What’s in a name …
If I may be so bold …
In a moment of boldness (perhaps madness), my beloved described my personality type as NIIO. This apparently stands for: Not listening Impatience Intolerance Overtalking Oh, how I laughed. And forgave him, for that is yet another wonderful characteristic that I possess. It reminded me of the importance of understanding what makes someone tick so you… Read More If I may be so bold …
Make or break …
I heard how the MoD is embroiled in a row over “Cannabilisation of equipment” – borrowing from one machine or vehicle to give to another. And I wondered when do we do that in leadership, in a good way, concluding that, surely, we should be doing it all the time shouldn’t we? Passing on expertise,… Read More Make or break …
Out with the old …
“Success doesn’t just come from shiny new tools; it comes from breaking old habits” (McKinsey and Company)
Like what?!
I read a social media post that was bemoaning, through writing about a personal conflict its writer had experienced, “is this why the world is in such a bad place today?” Quite rightly, a huge voice of reason responded (in very many replies to the original post) to suggest a little generalisation and stereotyping was… Read More Like what?!
It’s not difficult…
“A calm and humble life will bring more happiness than the pursuit of success and the constant restlessness that comes with it.” Albert Einstein (1922)
From every corner of the globe …
Stephen Hawking’s 1966 thesis seems easily the most downloaded thesis ever – accessed by approx 2m unique users since going live a few days ago at Cambridge University. Dr Arthur Smith, the University’s deputy head of scholarly communication, said: “Locking knowledge and information behind closed doors benefits no-one.” Here, here. I’m delighted it’s found it’s… Read More From every corner of the globe …
Bitter sweet ….
I had a bit of a profound moment the other day over a lazy Sunday breakfast at the garden centre. My friend decided to finish off her meal with a cake. Not any random choice – but a cake she’d raved about since having a slice of it a few weeks ago. It was… Read More Bitter sweet ….
Making my mind up …
And yet another lovely colleague shared with me a gem of a story … She told me of a little psychology she employs to get her 98 year old grandma to agree to having her hair washed. Now my colleague is a whirlwind, an athlete, a woman who gets things done (she’s even won… Read More Making my mind up …
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