“The leader’s role is to define reality, then give hope”

“The leader’s role is to define reality, then give hope”

Even a birthday in February cannot dilute its assault on the soul. It’s the Tuesday of the year, the damp, grey blast that garnishes January’s tribulations. A few days in relaxed, tolerant, elemental Reykjavik provided a short respite but back home the drip feed of uncertainty,…

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The case of Mr Bates vs the Laws of Human Stupidity

The case of Mr Bates vs the Laws of Human Stupidity

I’m a big fan of Christmas, not so much New Year. I understand the thrill of a fresh start but then comes January. And this one is proving to be a cracker. A head lock of grim weather and grizzly news. Relief has come, as it…

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Homelessness. Not “a lifestyle choice” for the homeless. But it is a choice. Ours.

Homelessness. Not “a lifestyle choice” for the homeless. But it is a choice. Ours.

On 4th November, the then Home Secretary Suella Braverman urged us all to prevent our communities becoming scarred by “rows of tents occupied by people, many of them from abroad, living on the streets as a lifestyle choice”. The last two words earned her the sack…

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Utopia? Too late. Dystopia? Too defeatist. Time for Thrutopia

Utopia? Too late. Dystopia? Too defeatist. Time for Thrutopia

I recently joined MarketingKind, a membership community that regularly gathers to explore how the experience and capabilities of like-minded marketers, business leaders and change makers can contribute to creating a better world. The meetings to date have been nourishing and energetic. And timely. Emerging from a…

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In any crisis, the only way is dialogue

In any crisis, the only way is dialogue

It is impossible to write this month’s blog without reflecting on events in Israel and Palestine. I so wish I possessed a magic wand. What to say, though? There is too much horrific news to process and too little hope to break it down. The present trajectory…

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In search of motivation as the nights draw in

In search of motivation as the nights draw in

It’s back to school. Holidays behind us, winter ahead. Fear not, we’re re-charged, brimming with purpose. The next three months will define a year upon which we can reflect with great satisfaction, all things considered. Theatrical wave of hand, you’re back in the room. What a…

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