Rather than look to think too much about being frustrated and what I can and can’t plan for, I’ll anchor back to the word acceptance…
OpenLeadership
Feel the sun on your face
I have gained a heightened appreciation of the simple things in life – like marvelling at the apple blossom or a feeling the sun on…
Coaching Mindset and Belief
I always come from a Coaching Mindset, by which I mean this: Coaching Mindset is Belief that the Client has the Answers.
The Opposition of Events
The difficulties we have to face are only the difficulties of circumstances, and the only opposition we have to encounter is the opposition of events.
How deep are your friendships?
I have always believed in quality over quantity in terms of friendships, so I love this pyramid as a thought piece.
Counting what Counts
Read Chip Conley’s post, Counting What Counts, reproduced in full below from the “Wisdom Well” post from Modern Elder Academy.
Always pass on what you have learned
The whole purpose of life has been to pass on what was learned. There is no higher purpose.
My Context today is to Listen
Today I am attending a Vision Day for a leading charity and will not be in the country. For this specific event, my context today is…
Marginal Gains, Chemotherapy and Patience
Marginal Gains is a philosophy of continuous improvement focussed on minor improvements across every facet of performance.
And still I rise. Thoughts on remaining hopeful about gun control
I do not know how one can rise time after time, but I am so glad of it.
Tomorrow may not be like today
Today is simply a reminder for me each day that tomorrow may not be like today.
Choosing to share openly
I choose to share openly. Some friends have shared with me privately that they have also had challenging health journeys then note that they do…
Ready, or not ready
We defined Fair” as simply as “No Judgment”. One idea was that: “people are not right or wrong, they are simply ready or not ready”.
Elite Mindset – James Timpson – Lead from Trust and Kindness
Regular readers will know I am a fan of James Timpson and his leadership of the eponymous and family-owned company he leads, with emphasis on…
Be of service
When you can do work that uses your particular skills and experience and is also of service, then that is something very special
It’s the not knowing…
When any of us face news or events which place us in a position of “not knowing”, we tend to be uncomfortable and take steps…
What is a “micro-break”?
Is one night away long enough to be defined as a “mini-break”? I decided not and that a new term is needed, the “micro-break”.
Oh for some truly transformative ideas!
A musing at length that goes into some of my current focus on potential transformative ideas for national governments, and today looking at the UK.
Take a break
What I remark on today is the importance of taking a break, maybe to relax physically and mentally, perhaps to mark a moment, a transition.
We are in charge of our attitude
We are, always, in charge of our attitude. Have an attitude of gratitude.
Risk, Psychology and Chemotherapy
A story today about how our mindset, notably our attitude to risk, can impact our choices, how we make decisions and the decisions we make.
Sharing a guide to realising your transformative vision
Thoughts on what it takes to deliver upon a transformative vision and how that requires a different approach to a more conventional plan for growth.
Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked
If a rising tide floats all boats, then the reverse can also be true: Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been…
Nodax, a hidden gem driven by service
The Nodax story: if you are in the market for a beautifully made bed frame from a family business driven by service, visit their website.
Be yourself so the people looking for you can find you
Be yourself so the people looking for you can find you. If the people finding you are not the people you wish were, then perhaps…
Do, or do not, there is no try
Sometimes it has been tougher than at other times to be positive, yet I have always had that choice, I don’t have to only “try”.
I wrestle elephants
Now, over time one of a list of unusual responses I give when asked “what do you do? is: “I Wrestle Elephants”
My Fuel: People, Ideas, Connecting the Dots
I love meeting people thinking about interesting ideas and doing interesting things, it is my fuel. Feel good about connecting.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Sometimes, with how we do things in business (certain brand logos come to mind), an adage to remember is: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix…
How rare and precious we all are
One key learning from having had cancer is, indeed, as the quote concludes, “how rare and precious we are”.
I’m back..and grateful!
When given the surprise news of the need for chemotherapy, I have, as soon as I could, returned my thoughts to being grateful.
What could you choose to pause doing?
Sometimes it is valuable to pause, whether enforced or voluntarily. Perhaps there are one or two things you could choose to pause doing?
Do it now, Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem is one of my favourite phrases, famously said by Robin Williams’ character in one of my very favourite films, Dead Poets Society, one…
The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve
The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.
Being a Coach, not doing Coaching
The journey of learning as a coach is ongoing, we practice, we never attain full mastery. The distinction is between BEING a Coach and DOING…
Responding to misfortune with gratitude
When some misfortune strikes, choosing an “attitude of gratitude” serves me very well in supporting my wellbeing.