Working with people has its highs and lows. When relationships are positive, it's far easier to make things work because all parties want to contribute, share ideas and collaborate more effectively. But what if the relationship isn't so great when expectations and...
Welcome to my blog
There is a lot of information around on the importance of looking after our health, like maintaining a healthy diet and plenty of exercise... Which is all well and good if your aim is just to keep your body healthy. But what about your brain?
From chocolate to coffee and sleep to sharper smarter thinking, join me for an article or three as I share insights, tips and ideas on what it takes to keep your brain operating at full speed, so you can wake up feeling refreshed, happier and healthier every day.
Welcome to my blog
There is a lot of information around on the importance of looking after our health, like maintaining a healthy diet and plenty of exercise... Which is all well and good if your aim is just to keep your body healthy. But what about your brain?
From chocolate to coffee and sleep to sharper smarter thinking, join me for an article or three as I share insights, tips and ideas on what it takes to keep your brain operating at full speed, so you can wake up feeling refreshed, happier and healthier every day.
Creating a Bridge over Troubled Water
One of the first albums I ever bought was Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge over Troubled Water. As a teenager, I just loved the song and didn't really give too much thought to its meaning. What the song talks about, is selflessness and being willing to provide a bridge,...
The Connected Leader Series: Managing a Fixed Mindset
Hiring people for capability doesn't necessarily reflect how they fit in with their colleagues. It's one thing to be aware of our own shortcomings and intention to do things better, but what about the colleague or manager who just doesn't "get" how their negativity or...
When the going gets tough, it’s time for a decision
Sometimes we all have to make that difficult decision. It may be a hard call because we are uncertain we are making the right choice or because we are aware it will have a negative impact on someone else.George had been a loyal employee for over twenty- five years. He...
Are you inspired or inspirational?
At a time when leadership in many different areas (business, politics, social) is sorely needed, I find it curious that some of those either already in leadership positions or aspiring to be, don’t always seem to have those qualities to inspire.Which is why when...
Big Decisions: Should we always sleep on them first?
What do you do when you’ve got that really big decision to make?Do you take time out and perhaps sleep on it? ...