May 2020 – The Optimistic Cynic

You’re responsible

I’ve been saying this for a while – but we have to be proactive, stamp our feet and bring about a wave of purposeful businesses

A quote from GK Chesterton has always stuck with me. “One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.” This analogy can be applied to so many different situations in life but the more I ponder the question of leadership, the more apt it becomes. We talk about humility being aContinue reading “Seeing Great Things”

Forget the plan but remember the planning

“The plan goes out of the window at the first contact with the enemy” is a common statement, obviously originating within the military. Boxing has a similar one following the first punch to the face. Many of us have spent quite a bit of time lately coming up with numerous scenarios of how the pandemicContinue reading “Forget the plan but remember the planning”

A fuzzy vision

I’m very fortunate to be on the CELF leadership course (Community & Enterprise Leadership Foundation – in conjunction with the Waikato Management School). Sure the pandemic has delayed the completion of the course but thanks to Tania Witheford and Peter Sun, we’re keeping learning through webinars etc. Last week we got to hear Dr ChellieContinue reading “A fuzzy vision”

Conflicting posts

One day a passionate plea for those supporting purposeful business to get out and shout about the journey. Next day a post questioning whether this is an appropriate time to push for change when businesses have to be in survival mode. Have I changed my mind or do I have a split personality? The truthContinue reading “Conflicting posts”