PinnedThe Real Price of IncivilityIncivility — rude or unsociable speech or behaviour — is becoming a way of life in business and in wider society, one that is almost a…Jul 24, 2020Jul 24, 2020
PinnedSelf-care revisitedIn this article, I’m going to offer you a multi-dimensional perspective that may provoke you to review your own arrangements for self-care.Apr 7, 20211Apr 7, 20211
PinnedThe Meaning of ChristmasMy Uncle John had the unlikeliest of career trajectories. Originally a bus conductor in Rotherham, he won a Trades Union scholarship to…Nov 10, 2019Nov 10, 2019
CSR begins at homeHow often does your sustainability manager talk to your head of HR?Aug 15, 2023Aug 15, 2023
Performance Related Pay: Does It Stack Up?I’ve only once been involved in the design of a Performance Related Pay (PRP) scheme. I’d joined a new organisation as a director and…Dec 27, 2021Dec 27, 2021
How well do you know yourself?We’ve all heard of Socrates entreaty to “Know yourself”, but why is it such a good idea? For that matter, how might we go about it? And…Apr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021
4 Takeaways from my Compassionomics InterviewBefore I interviewed Professor Stephen Trzeciak for my podcast I had read the book he co-wrote with Dr Anthony Mazzarelli from cover to…Dec 6, 2020Dec 6, 2020
Setting Goals and Follow Up (Performance Management 2/2)This is the second half of an article on managing performance. In the first part “Equipped to succeed” we looked at creating the…Oct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
Equipped to Succeed (Performance Management Part 1/2)If you’re new to team leadership and aspire to a high-performing team of fulfilled individuals (including yourself) then read on.Oct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
Our future hangs on understanding this — a thought for Father’s DayWe’ve all heard people say “children are our future”, but how seriously do we as a society take that statement? They are the future of our…Jun 21, 2020Jun 21, 2020
Peaceful Coexistence in Israel-PalestineWhat can be achieved when we come together with good intent, a willingness to listen, and a deep appreciation of our common humanity?Jun 14, 2020Jun 14, 2020
One Man’s CoronavirusJust starting with mild to moderate Coronavirus symptoms? Then read on for my experience and what I found helpful during 4 weeks of…May 5, 2020May 5, 2020
We are the PrecariatThere are two things that stand out for me in this current crisis: the dedication and commitment of the healthcare professionals and other…Apr 2, 2020Apr 2, 2020
Creating a compassionate subculture under pressurised circumstancesA long title for a short piece of reflection.Jan 4, 2020Jan 4, 2020
The Climate Crisis and Black Box ThinkingWhilst Matthew Syed’s book Black Box Thinking (2016) makes only passing mention of the climate crisis (p187), it is nonetheless highly…Nov 2, 2019Nov 2, 2019
Two’s CompanyDown the years some of the most successful businesses have been started and run by two individuals with complementary skills.Aug 28, 2019Aug 28, 2019
Starting a New JobYou can’t learn all you need to know from the company accounts.Jul 4, 2019Jul 4, 2019
How to Be Topp*I recently found myself mentoring someone who wants to make it to the very top of her profession.Jun 27, 2019Jun 27, 2019
Blessed are the Peacemakers…Why developing the ability to understand an opposing viewpoint is important, and how we might go about it.Jun 13, 2019Jun 13, 2019
