A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. Lao Tsu The quote above represents a value which I regard as pretty central to the way I function. It is important to avoid the ego dominating the way in … Read more
If you have taken the time to look at the “About” page on this website you will have seen that amongst other things I have a work role in the NHS in England. If you work in it too (and let’s face it that makes you one of 1.3million people, so it’s likely), then you … Read more
We talk about networking as though it is something which comes naturally to some people. Are you a good networker, is a question people often ask. But like many things it is a skill which can be developed. Often people think of networking as being all about how we build up contacts and make best use … Read more
The sun is shining and the cat is getting fat. Please put some brightness in the old man’s hat! Ah, spring. A season for mistiness, for new growth and for optimism. And yet the darkness of winter can be so difficult to shake off… Must be the dark glasses.
Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability | Video on TED.com. I have written about TED before. There are now over 800 videos online to view for free. I am subscribed to the newsfeed so that I get them dropped directly into iTunes as and when they are released. Last week I was catching up on … Read more
Seth’s Blog: Moving beyond teachers and bosses. I love reading Seth Godin’s thoughts on his blog (me and millions of other people). Earlier this year I read his book ‘Linchpin’ and recommended it to people who I work with, because it gives insight into the need to go beyond procrastination. We don’t get round to … Read more
When writing something – whether a work of fiction or something factual – it often takes a little while to get started. The first few paragraphs feel a little like a warm up before exercising. So, here is an approach that will sharpen the writing. Begin to write as you normally would. Carry on writing … Read more
I had a “significant” birthday a few days ago. One of the presents I was given was a chinese lantern. My youngest son gave it to me. We lit it late in the afternoon. I hadn’t seen one before. I felt like a young boy again as I watched the paper lantern soar up into … Read more
I found a completely new idea, startling me as I considered it, and it appeared in a fascinating conversation with a colleague. We had co-created it. I am looking for the point of balance between head and heart. It’s the dance between the known and the unknown. I have written before about the way in … Read more
