Just because it’s offered

Just because it’s offered

I was on the London underground this afternoon and noticed how so many people read unsavoury tabloid newspapers just because they are handed out free.  It made me think of how we can so easily lapse into passivity in different areas in our lives. We don’t always...
The perfect way to say thank you is..

The perfect way to say thank you is..

I noticed those words on a sign as I walked past a gift shop earlier today and it made me think. The perfect way to say “thank you” is to just say “thank you”. And, mean it. Gestures and gifts are a wonderful way of showing someone that we care...
Is it a smoke screen?

Is it a smoke screen?

The use of distractions and diversion tactics is unfortunately common place in politics and in business. Designed to disguise what is really going on, such smoke screens aim to deceive and mislead. While it is one thing to be misled by politicians and unscrupulous...
The worst case scenario

The worst case scenario

Thinking of the worst case scenario is often a natural part of planning a new initiative. What could go wrong? How bad will it be? Certainly useful questions. The problems arise when we get stuck in the worst case scenario and lose sight of the bigger picture. Stuck...
Don’t waste your ideas

Don’t waste your ideas

If you want to bounce new ideas off someone find a person who is genuinely willing to engage. Someone who gets you and what you are trying to do. Otherwise new ideas can end up like seeds that do not grow due to lack of attention. The right people You may have...