I write a lot about leadership and how leaders can choose to see things from another perspective. One of my inspirations is Carl Jung, especially his work on archetypes and dream analysis. I see patterns and connections all around me, and if you know anything about Myers Briggs Type Indicator … Continue reading
The psychology of leadership simply fascinates me, and no more so than when leaders have a positive influence on their team. You may not class yourself as a leader, but you are a leader, whether you’re leading a team, a family or even yourself. In your role, as a leader, … Continue reading
I don’t think any of us could be totally open-minded because we continually have to make decisions and in order to make decisions we usually have to come to some sort of conclusion even if that means not making a decision at all. Being open-minded, isn’t universally a characteristic we are born … Continue reading
Please, No More New Year resolutions – 4 ways to create change at any time For me, the rot started and ended when I used to make and break New Year’s resolutions. I always started the diet, or gave up cigarettes or vowed to keep the house, my life, … Continue reading
A heartfelt Christmas wish for you “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Soon the bells will start And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing Right … Continue reading
You have to decide where you stand with Santa Claus! What follows is an article I wrote last year, just as I began blogging on the internet. It is a little bit of a flight of fancy, but it is also about being able to choose whatever state you want … Continue reading
I have only come across a handful of brilliant leaders and managers in my working career. The ingredient these people shared was, they were intrinsically drawn to “doing the right thing”. The “right thing” for these leaders and managers wasn’t always popular. The act of choosing for them was sometimes personally agonising, … Continue reading
Why Thank You is so much more important than you might think Do you remember when you were a child. Your parents’ or carers’s frequently gave words of advice and wisdom. Many I must admit I shrugged off as being “just what parents say”. But now I’m older, I … Continue reading
What is the mysterious ingredient which makes your business great? That mysterious elusive quality of “the X Factor” existed before the popular shows. The Oxford Dictionary describes the “X Factor” as “ a special quality, especially one that is essential for success and is difficult to describe”. In the past I’ve … Continue reading
Leaders need to make right minded choices if we are going to shift to a new paradigm The world is crying out for change. Although the economy is showing tentative signs of recovery, environmental issues are become increasingly urgent and exposure of superficial behaviours by leading figures are well documented, … Continue reading
