Thoughts on Culture

Work is just a part of life

So here’s the thing. We all play at these different roles we have. We get a job, and we play “professional”. We found a company, and we play “CEO”. We…

How much more do you need?

As much of Europe goes into the second lockdown, and the psychological, mortal and economic costs mount up, we congratulate or berate world leaders for responses they’ve made. We wait…

The weather is grey – work doesn’t need to be

“Joy. And pain. Like sunshine. And rain” Anyone old enough (or South London enough) to remember that from the 80s? It’s what we need right now. As second wave accelerates,…
If you can’t change the world, change yourself

If you can’t change the world, change yourself

Do we take offence, or do we change things? Or do we do both? There’s a lovely parable in Buddhist tradition. To walk in a world of thorns, we could…
Have your kids influenced your business?

Have your kids influenced your business?

Next week, my eldest child starts at uni. And it makes me wonder what kind of parent I’ve been. Not just whether I’ve had a positive influence on his character,…

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