As many of us have, I’ve been thinking recently about the number of changes I can see between the start of last year and now. I’ve been trying to notice the less obvious changes, and those that will last beyond this pandemic. One of the biggest changes for me this year, compared with last year, […]
What’s Your New Year Resolution?
It’s ok. I haven’t gone crazy quite yet. I know we haven’t actually had Christmas yet. There’s still time for some last minute (presumably online) gift shopping, mince pie-making and mistletoe-hanging. I still want to talk resolutions, though. New year resolutions are one of those things we all love to hate. We indulge ourselves over […]
Embracing Positive Influence
As the weather has turned colder, I’ve spent a bit more time this week reading, and particularly re-reading some of my favourite books that I recommend to my clients. I think it’s important that I make sure that I refresh my memory every so often, if for no other reason than I am always learning […]
Exploring Stoicism with John Sellars
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What is Stoicism? Why is it on the rise? And what can we learn from this ancient philosophy that can help us as we navigate the challenges of modern life? These are just some of the areas I discuss as a newcomer to this topic with John Sellars, not only for my own understanding but […]
Milestones
I’ve been told that I’m not allowed to continue these blog posts without making at least some reference to the fact that I’ve just had a rather significant milestone birthday. So, here it is. My rather belated birthday post. I’ve done the maths, and it appears that I’ve been on this earth for half a […]
You Are What You Do
So, this week’s mid-run musing has involved a lot of thinking about identity, and specifically the way in which we see ourselves is shaped and molded by what we do. It’s pretty clear that it has a huge impact. You can see that in the words we choose. When someone asks us what we do […]
Excellent Leadership with Neil Jurd
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This episode has been 28 years in the making and an opportunity to dig into what leadership really means in today’s complex and demanding environment. As fresh-faced Officer Cadets, Neil Jurd and I embarked on a lifelong journey of discovery and passion for leadership which we discuss in this episode; one of my favourites so […]
Charisma
Charisma. It’s such an important concept in leadership, but it can be quite difficult to pin down exactly what makes someone charismatic. I guess it’s a little bit like the judge trying to describe pornography, who claimed that he couldn’t possibly define it, but “I know it when I see it”. We all know charisma […]
