Loving Learning
April 25th 2024 by
What a week. Three major keynotes in 6 days to over 1,750 people. A Leadership Conference in a theatre. A Business Conference in an arena. A Managers Conference in a hotel. Although the situations, venues and themes were quite different. All three screamed something to me. Everyone had chosen to be there. The leadership conference […][...]
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The deception of decision
April 18th 2024 by
You’ve probably heard of situation, perception, decision. This is where, when you find yourself in a situation (often a sticky one), you use this three-step process. First, know where you are. That’s to focus on the actual situation. Then what it means to you. In other words, your perception of the situation. With that information, […][...]
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The tell-tale signs you’ve taken on too much
April 11th 2024 by
Recognise any of these? A meeting is cancelled and you’re relieved. You freeze and you’re not sure what to do next. Previously simple tasks feel complex. The quality of your work decreases. You don’t have time for your health. You keep forgetting things. You’re ALWAYS tired. You’re prone to headaches, muscle tension, picking up every […][...]
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Not a flat white
March 21st 2024 by
To give my brain a break and my creativity, some input, I decided to take a walk in a park. Not my local park – a new one. Heaton Park. It’s one of those hidden spots which gives a beautiful lift to the East Newcastle community. I like supporting local businesses, so I ignored the […][...]
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Positively Influencing 1,000,000 Lives
March 14th 2024 by
In 1999 I created a company vision. For two reasons: 1) Everyone was banging on about company visions. 2) I had nothing to lose. My business was stumbling and I was thinking about throwing in the towel. So, I created a vision to Positively Influence 1,000,000 Lives. And everything changed. I rediscovered why I was […][...]
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Is there anything worse?
March 7th 2024 by
On Monday I made my regular live broadcast about the pros and cons of waiting. I’ll write about it in a few weeks. In the middle of my broadcast Mrs H called my mobile. She knows I’ve been doing theses lives, at 12 noon, every week, for the past 4 years, so there must have […][...]
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February 29th and I had to
February 29th 2024 by
It would be remiss of me to not write about a Leap Year when the 29th lands on one of my regular newsletter days. The next time a Leap Day is on a Thursday will be in 2052. I’ll be 85 and unsure if I’ll still be sending you a weekly message. Here are a […][...]
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Why you’re definitely above average
February 22nd 2024 by
Answer these: Are you more or less honest than the average person? Do you have a better or worse sense of humour? Are you kinder than the average person? Are you a better or worse driver than the average person? Do you care about your family and friends more or less than the average person? […][...]
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Steve Wright and Me
February 15th 2024 by
Like many in the UK, I grew up listening to the legendary Steve Wright in the Afternoon. As a roofer, in the mid-eighties, there was NO OTHER SHOW to listen to while making North East homes watertight. So the leap from scrambling around the rafters with a sack of nails between my legs to being […][...]
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If you think education is expensive, try…
February 8th 2024 by
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” That’s a great quote. Attributed to Ann Landers (Eppie Lederer), Derek Bok and a bunch of other chancers who wish they’d said it. Everyone claims they’re ‘always learning’. And to a point, yes. But the truth is most have lowered their learning to a leisurely stroll. Why? […][...]
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