After many (many, many, many) months, I can finally announce that my book is at the printers! This means that I actually have to get ready to ‘conduct business’. No longer simply a blog site, I have to change things to include a proper page on the book and of course a way for peopleContinue reading “Finally!”
Author Archives: The Optimistic Cynic
Change
The world of business is changing, doing good is mainstream and some big names are championing the shift. https://sway.office.com/O9j6pyRDfZmb1KIj?ref=Link
Business and doing good
In leadership, we now frequently talk about purpose. It’s mainstream and it’s powerful. Business can be a lever for doing good in our communities, and for making a better world. If you haven’t come across the concept of B Corp Certification previously, I urge you to watch this video. You don’t have to go downContinue reading “Business and doing good”
Pondering Upon Purpose
I found myself musing business ‘purpose’ this morning. Being awake at 3:oo am leads to some interesting (or is that confusing) thinking. To borrow and ‘repurpose’ a phrase “you don’t choose a passion, a passion chooses you”. So many good people are out there helping organisations to identify and/clarify their purpose. To help people realiseContinue reading “Pondering Upon Purpose”
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?”
