Exasperated in a poised way . . .
Financial Times columnist Lucy Kellaway shares her thoughts on mastering the skill of adopting a suitable facial expression for a meeting. Well worth a read . . . http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37012061
Time to prioritise . . .
“Remember, your inbox is nothing but a convenient organizing system for other people’s agendas.” Brendon Burchard.
Talking to yourself . . .
A truly lovely person I was working with the other day gave me a tip. If you’re stuck in traffic, or simply on a long journey, but have thoughts about work/actions/tasks on your mind, get them easily off your mind (health warning: requires hands-free!) by sending yourself a voicemail. Genius!
It’s normal . . .
Have you ever noticed how we use the word “normal?” On the train refreshment service the other day: “Do you want cappuccino, latte or normal coffee?” The waitress serving my family’s breakfasts last Sunday: “here’s the vegetarian one, and here are the normal ones.” The dictionary defines “normal” as “conforming to a standard; usual, typical,… Read More It’s normal . . .
#Godspeed
“I’m not interested in my legacy. I made up a word: ‘live-acy.’ I’m more interested in living.” John Glenn (1921-2016)
One small step . . .
Thinking about some CPD, learning, development? What’s stopping you? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-38048714
Watch this space . . .
I went to a conference last month where a theme, golden-threaded through the presentations of many, was of: Finding out what I don’t know I don’t know. I’ll let you know when I get there.
Making a change . . .
A friend’s decision to change from margarine to real butter was based on a meaningful life event (which I’ll be appropriately discreet about). How wonderful to make a move towards the authentic, to be who you really want to be, to do something different. Butter or not, serious thought or throwing caution to the wind… Read More Making a change . . .
Go crazy . . .
“Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible.” Albert Einstein
Who are you?
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde
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