Organisational memory . . .
“I can create institutions, but I can’t rewrite the chips in people’s heads.” Paddy Ashdown (1941-2018)
Back to basics . . .
Robin McKie writes about “How Jurassic Park ushered in a golden age of dinosaurs” In a world previously dominated by “old men” at Oxbridge and Harvard, it seems that Steven Spielberg‘s 1993 blockbuster inspired a generation of new palaeontologists who attributed their interest in dinosaurs to the film. And now, with dinosaur finds still being… Read More Back to basics . . .
I know me so well . . .
“As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves.” Carl R Rogers
Thank you Ma’am . . .
Phoebe Waller-Bridge praises the truly wonderful Olivia Colman, an actress she has worked alongside, and for whom she wrote the delicious stepmother part in Fleabag: “The key to why everyone loves her is that, as well as admiring her monumental talent, people can sense she’s about the real stuff.” I’m taking from this that Ms… Read More Thank you Ma’am . . .
No fool . . .
Daniel H Pink was asked: What would you say to someone who says, “Oh, I don’t have time for a break. I’ve got too much to do”? His answer: If I want to be really glib, I say, “You don’t have time not to take a break.” I would use myself as a testimonial and… Read More No fool . . .
Pretty amazing . . .
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos clearly does not like bad meetings. He’s even mitigated against them. He avoids meetings held before 10:00, as he feels he’s not productive before that time; he keeps meetings small; and he’s banned PowerPoint. Discuss.
It really is . . .
“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” Roy T Bennett, The Light in the Heartt
Happiness is . . .
“There’s nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.” Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflowerr
Sometimes it’s not what’s said . . .
Leonard – OK, what I’m hearing is that you feel I sometimes take too long to express myself and you wish I’d be more succinct Penny – You’re only hearing that because I cannot roll my eyes any louder. Difference. Isn’t it just joyous? The Big Bang Theory, “The Sales Call Sublimination”
Your choice . . .
And/or, or … And/and? Which appeals more?
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