I was sitting in a cafe, working. In my peripheral vision I noticed a customer come to the counter and ask the server behind it a question. I wasn’t paying that much attention, simply getting on with my work. But as the customer moved away from the counter, I heard the server say, “I’m so… Read More Owning up . . .
Amy Bran from Synaptic Potential writes an interesting piece on the subject of humility. If you’ve previously seen it only as a barrier to success – do read what she has to say. Ms Bran describes how our inner humility – that which comes from within – is, instead, a positive asset.
For the first day of a new month, an inspirational idea on creativity . . . “But I should caution that if you seek to plot out all your moves before you make them—if you put your faith in slow, deliberative planning in the hopes it will spare you failure down the line—well, you’re deluding… Read More
“Great ideas don’t die in the market, they die in the shower. People are too scared to pursue them because they appear crazy.” Kaihan Krippendorff
I listened to Kevin Anderson talk about climate change. He is Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the University of Manchester. Addressing the issue of how we might reduce flight travel, he described his own experience. He hasn’t flown since 2004. A recent trip to China was by train – it took him 11… Read More Giving it a go . . .
Taking your dog to work, free alcoholic drinks on Fridays, a free fruit basket, a ping pong table … are these the delights you have access to in your workplace? No? Well according to Perkbox, perks at work have gone big. Their Great Perk Search asked over 2,000 respondents from UK companies to rate employee… Read More Good things come . . .
Wishing to avoid any spoilers for anyone not yet caught up (but if you know it, you’ll know it), the dialogue below is purposely anonymised: “I don’t know how to ride a dragon.” “Nobody does – until they ride a dragon.” “What do I hold onto?” “Whatever you can.” Rather a nice message, isn’t it?
“Hold yourself back, or heal yourself back together. You decide.” Brittany Burgunder
“There is a difference between judgment and feedback. Your critics use you as a mirror for their own hidden darkness. Your teachers hold up a mirror to yours.” Vironika Tugalevaa
I read an article about the horror of corporate team-building events. I couldn’t agree more. Done badly, team-building can be dangerous. Some people use it to replace simple good management and leadership skills. Exercises and activities that humiliate and embarrass people have no place in the workplace. But occasions to bring people together, with good… Read More Joining in . . .
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