The Optimistic Cynic

Never forget

Amidst the enthusiasm for our new journeys and passions, a very old saying is worth remembering… “Your family would rather your presence than your presents” Your loved ones, whatever form the relationship make take, are still a big part of who you are. Never forget that, even when you are striving for a magical purpose!

Authentically authentic!

Two years ago I posted my definition of authenticity. Authentic is still one of the current buzz words and for me, once I see a word being used in discussions around mainstream marketing, I know it’s been well and truly kidnapped. Authentic is a word we should be using and to help reclaim it, hereContinue reading “Authentically authentic!”

Happiness

Your happiness doesn’t come free, but you need to be free to be happy. Nokwethemba Nkosi

Look Out!

Be the inspiration – become a leader to people outside of your organisation as well as leading your own team. Be the dynamic external leader that seeks to truly change the world

I hereby christen it… Touch Point

Touch Point – a model to help you change the world We know the world needs to change, we just need ideas on how we can contribute. The Touch Point model is a simple way to formulate our own thinking. Look out for it being published – it is coming…

Like Podcasts?

I’ve only just started to listen to them but came across one that I thoroughly recommend – Mel Kettle talking about fully human leadership with Kate Billing. They covered a lot of ground in a relaxed but very informative way. I’ve followed both on LinkedIn for sometime and this ‘chat’ simply highlighted how awesome theyContinue reading “Like Podcasts?”

What’s hiding the bright future!

I have just flipped through the presentations made to the NZ Disability Support Network annual conference last month. Conferences talk about great things and that saddens me. I’m sad not because I don’t want to see great support, transformational change and awesome outcomes. Quite the opposite. I’m sad because the current environment can’t supply sufficientContinue reading “What’s hiding the bright future!”

Do you give a damn?

If you care at all about disability in NZ – or in fact if you care about people, please read Aaron Ure’s post on LinkedIn (and my response) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/true-cost-community-involvement-aaron-ure/ Will you click the like button – or will you actually do something?

One word to change the world

Vision statements have been in and out of vogue for as long as I can remember. I think most people recognize the value they can potentially bring but also know that so many are just empty ‘feel good’ words. Sometimes though, you come across a vision statement that is simply profound – like this oneContinue reading “One word to change the world”