Thought leaders must generate conversations. Conversations must generate action. Actions must generate positive change This seems simple but whether it’s in business, social services or even politics, it provides a basic rule of thumb for what “thought leaders” should be striving for. Ideas are great, action has to follow but positive change is what it’sContinue reading “Positive change is the ‘why’ for your thoughts”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Inspiration
Some inspiration I drew from Thought Leaders
A journey into your CELF
Random thoughts from looking back at the amazing journey that was the Community and Enterprise Leadership Foundation – Elevate Programme
Speak Out! Take Action!
While only a brief mention here on our television news, the football team San Diego Loyal’s move to walk off the pitch midway through a game following a alleged homophobic slur against one of their players certainly brought international attention to the issue. Allegations of racist and homophobic insults have of course been made before,Continue reading “Speak Out! Take Action!”
Own your mistakes
We all know the theoretical strategies for when mistakes happen and for most, they’re easy to implement for the little things. The latest raft of issues about our covid-19 response however, highlights so many things NOT to do. Now this isn’t a political discussion because I’m pretty sure the poor handling of the mistakes couldContinue reading “Own your mistakes”
Interest is not a result.
If you have what you think is a good idea, an idea that others tell you is a good idea – is it still a good idea if it doesn’t work? Liking something and wanting to support it is not the same as actually supporting it. We see this in so many areas of life.Continue reading “Interest is not a result.”
Seeing Great Things
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”
Bah technology – who needs it?
I’ve just returned from 14 days ‘off grid’ – no internet and no cell coverage – and guess what, I survived! In fact I didn’t miss it at all. The first few days I did missed the football results (and not keeping up with the transfer window was also tough) but even that ceased toContinue reading “Bah technology – who needs it?”
The meaning of life
Once I got through the first few minutes, I found this so powerful. I don’t normally share random things like this – but sometimes things really hit you between the eyes https://meaningconference.co.uk/videos/maff-potts.php
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
The Optimistic Cynic 