If we look at LinkedIn and other business environments, we’re all there putting out advice or ‘wise words’. Congratulating ourselves, our teams or our contacts on some success. When was the last time you saw a post asking for help, advice or support? I’m not talking about the odd post about which name or graphicContinue reading “Help…”
Category Archives: Business
Hell
Today I was reminded of an old saying that I used to have pinned to the wall in front of me when I first took on a leadership position. “Hell is responsibility without authority” This is as true today as it was when I first saw it.
A bit of cynicism is fine but don’t dismiss the awesome reality
Someone commented on LinkedIn that purpose at work is just a con – a way that profit hunger managers and owners can get their staff more engaged, simply so they can earn even more profit. Owning a business called The Optimistic Cynic, I totally understand the point they’re trying to make here. There will beContinue reading “A bit of cynicism is fine but don’t dismiss the awesome reality”
Do something
I have just attended a Waster Workshop hosted by Mainstream Green and the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce – enabled by the WDC. I’ve been a bit flat lately (the concussion didn’t help but that’s another story) but you simply can’t help but be inspired by Nicola Turner talking so passionately and practically about reducing waste.Continue reading “Do something”
A golden silence
Yes I’ve been slack. Have the thoughts dried up – absolutely not, but they’re not being tapped into the computer. They’re just drifting around in the space between my ears. The issue is simple, blogging isn’t enough. Wanting to see change is vastly different to making change happen. I need to do more. In factContinue reading “A golden silence”
Inspiration
Some inspiration I drew from Thought Leaders
Touch Point is now on Amazon
Learning how to use business as a resource to do good has become even easier. Touch Point, seven business strategies for a better world is now available on Amazon for down loading to your kindle or tablet. Check it out here
Finally – my money follows my mouth
Well I’ve finally put my money where my mouth is – and it’s fair enough to say “about time”. I have often spread the message about the great work being done by Duffle & Co. A social enterprise that is competing on the quality of their products as well as their purpose. They provide incomeContinue reading “Finally – my money follows my mouth”
A journey into your CELF
Random thoughts from looking back at the amazing journey that was the Community and Enterprise Leadership Foundation – Elevate Programme
The Optimistic Cynic 