To my way of thinking, the ultimate boss-subordinate relationship is experienced as a mutually beneficial collaboration or partnership that also respects the hierarchical status. This means you are both working together, sharing, problem-solving and doing your level...

Tenacity is a much valued quality. Having the staying power, the resilience to take the knocks, and bounce back, determined, relentless, dedicated to the achievement of your goals. That is, unless it's ridiculous, hopeless or destined to failure. Bloody-minded...

Few can deny that we live in chaotic times. But, are they really as chaotic as many would have you believe? When I studied complexity theory at Warwick Business School, I learned that chaos is little more than unrecognised patterns. Which suggests a major opportunity,...

Have you noticed lately that I’m messing with your mind? If indeed you actually read what I share, you will certainly have seen the change. You see, many things have changed for all of us. To a large extent I’ve been playing. Trying our new ideas, exploring options...

“Every time I get an email from him, it triggers me.” “I only have to see her on the invite list and my heart sinks.” “He is so f***ing annoying.” Oh dear, how easy it is for us all to allow others people and events to determine our emotional reaction. “This is going...

What would your life be like if, no matter what happens in the future, you knew with complete certainty - that you’d be okay? One thing the last few months have proved, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is that inconceivable things can happen, and fast. Things that nobody...