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…
Author Archives: The Optimistic Cynic
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”
Words
I’m forever being reminded about that simple statement… Your actions speak louder than your words
So what exactly is one?
We talk a lot about sustainable communities but we all tend to think that we know what it means, without ever describing it. I believe that sustainably communities are those who have achieved balance across these three factors:
Wait for it…
A book about how business can change the world, including: The Zone The Touchpoint Model Thoughts on changing our future After many months (many many months), the first rough draft has been finished. Now for the editing…
Seth Godin
Seth Godin isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I think this blog from him is worth sharing: A seat at the table Short-term profits are a lousy way to build a sustainable community. There’s always a shortcut, a rule to be bent, a way to make some more money now at the expense of theContinue reading “Seth Godin”
A nice quote
“As business leaders, we should not choose between profit or good; rather, we must choose to profit from good. And that requires connecting what we do with a purpose beyond profit – a reason to exist that meets our shared sense of ‘doing good’” Punit Renjen
