Many years ago a mentor suggested that the reason my team was performing well was in part something to do with me. In a fit of embarrassment and modesty I brushed his comment aside, choosing to talk about them rather than me . . . but on reflection I had to admit that my own… Read More Giving and receiving . . .
I’m taking charge. Taking control. I’m taking back my Inbox. It’s been unwieldy for too long, delivering missives I don’t want or was never likely to action. It’s my fault of course, and I take full responsibility – over the years I’ve clicked on too many subscribe now or sign up here pleadings. They tempted me oh too… Read More Taking back . . .
I was amazed by a feature on a news website about Japanese companies hiring people to make their staff cry. The logic behind this initiative is that it’s supposed to help people bond. The story recounted tales of people sitting in a conference room watching sad films and then crying inconsolably; of muffled sobs and sniffing noises;… Read More Wipe your tears . .
Driving home recently, an optical illusion came into view: a young man on a motorbike who appeared to have two purple-helmet-covered heads (very Zaphod Beeblebrox). As the rider drew nearer, it became obvious (of course) that the second head belonged to his very slim pillion passenger, leaning over his shoulder talking to him. It made me… Read More Not always what it seems . . .
I went to London for a conference. Overnight, in a hotel by myself, I was a stranger in this big city. Venturing out after dark to find a corner shop (do they have those in London?) I stumbled upon a well-known supermarket chain (coincidentally on a corner – proof, they do exist). There was some… Read More The kindness of strangers . . .
At a brilliant conference I attended the other day, someone posed this parting shot as we were reflecting on the day and the work we’d done together: “What’s the difference between eye-contact and i-contact? What’s the impact of technology on your leadership?” I’m still thinking.
“I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I’ve loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been… Read More More than special . . .
“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… just be my friend” Albert Camus
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” Albert Einstein
“It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.” Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (9 December 1906 – 1 January 1992)
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