Freedom is a basic human right and one that should be protected. With freedom, of course, comes responsibility and consequences. Whether it’s in our own personal lives, in our communities or organisations we all expect (at least in the Western democracies) to live our lives with full freedom. But what does that really mean? We...
We often find ourselves dazzled by the ‘brightness’ of others and fail to notice the lack of substance under the sparkle, hype, positive words. As we’re finding in the UK our seemingly ‘feel good’, everything’s positive PM notably dazzled many of the electorate when we should have been seeking something more sober, substantial, stable. This...
We can all be sure that ‘resolutions’ of one sort or another are being made on many levels as we head into the start of the New Year. Some may be about giving up or letting go of habits, thoughts, indulgences others may be about starting something new, instilling a new, healthier relationship with one...
Game changer is a small phrase with big impact, prompting visions of world altering change. Recent corporate history is populated by game changing leaders…Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos to name a few. Their vision and tenacity have affected millions, though not necessarily always for good. Creating such a legacy for many of us may...
Earlier this week we learned that The Oldie magazine wanted to name HM The Queen its ‘Oldie of the Year’, an honour she declined in quite brilliant fashion. The letter from her private secretary read: ‘Her Majesty believes you are as old as you feel, as such The Queen does not believe she meets the...