Sorry to see the passing of Pope Francis. Leaders in all areas of life, including business, have much to learn from him.
Values
Move fast and break things? Yeahbut
“Move Fast and Break Things” – sorry, but no. We should have learned that lesson from the Great Gatsby (100 years old this year). This mantra became all the rage emanating from Facebook, and feels like it’s become the modus operandi of some of our governments. Which has thrown an unflattering light on it. It’s […]
Trump shows us how wrong we got it on Profit and Purpose
A few years back, when talking about purpose in business started to become in vogue, a vocal brigade within the purpose zealots were touting a dangerous mantra. “Do purpose, and it will end up making you more profitable”. Within those circles, it was a foundational belief. But I had real issues with this that I’d […]
Leadership is Light
Leadership is light. Where are the role models? They’re certainly not in charge of our political parties in the UK. The “leaders” of both main parties are on the wrong side of the largest environmental and humanitarian crises today. The opportunity to be brave, to paint a future for generations, to secure a solid foundation […]
What matters?
It’s my birthday today. Always a time for reflection and looking ahead. But this year, as I watch thousands of my countryfolk being killed, and over a million of them being forcibly displaced from their homes while our governments here in the West support it either through inaction or encouragement, it not only saddens and […]