So, I’ve had the song Little Lies by Fleetwood Mac stuck in my head for the last few days. Yeah, ok. I’ll let you get the laughing at my old age out of the way before I carry on. Ready? Here we go. The idea of asking someone to lie to you because it’s less […]
Values
Fair is Where You Get Candyfloss!
I’ve been thinking about compromise this week. Compromise is one of those odd things that we value without always thinking about whether it’s best. I think many of us find compromise difficult. In so many situations it really is the only way to achieve anything at all. If I hadn’t learned to compromise, I certainly […]
Facing Our Truth(s)
Today, I’d like to spend a little time thinking about concepts of truth. I think most of us would like to think of ourselves as fundamentally truthful people. I know I do. Being truthful, with ourselves and with others, is a key requirement if we want to live as our authentic selves. I wonder, though, […]
Living a Life of Service
“Our rewards in life will always be in direct ratio to our service.” Earl Nightingale I spend a lot of time talking to my clients about living a life of service. When I bring up the topic with a new client, I hear the same response over and over. “I’d love to do more to […]
Drop Anchor with Your Values
During a meeting with one of my associates over coffee, the topic of conversation turned to values and how important they are in the leadership context. Whilst experiencing espresso-fuelled discussion, my colleague said something profound and insightful… You know, values are like your anchor tethered to the bottom of the ocean bed. Steadfast and consistent. […]
