As much as leading is a responsibility and a privilege, it is an art and a craft. When you watch the best footballers play (RIP Diego), the ball looks like it’s just an extension of their body. They are so natural and comfortable with it, it really doesn’t sit apart from them at all. I […]
Rebuild With Purpose
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 for vaccines and either wonder why they’re taking so long or marvel at a human mind that can create something to tackle a virus at […]
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, as the days get shorter, as the economy tightens. We don’t need to add more dark. Make an effort to dig in to humour, to […]
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 remove all the thorns or cover every inch with leather. Or we can wear leather sandals. Many of our current business practices are covering the […]
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, or created enough laughter on the way. But also whether I’ve helped create a better or worse world for him to grow up in to. […]