Thinking like a Futurist

Thinking like a Futurist

Today’s insights are brought to you by my colleague and futurist, Keith Coats. Being a ‘Futurist’ is not without its drawbacks! For one, it often means having to explain exactly what it is that you do. I once had a grumpy immigration official at Heathrow say to me,...
Turbulence is not the danger

Turbulence is not the danger

Today’s insights are brought to you by my colleague and futurist, Keith Coats. Flying into Port Elizabeth (South Africa) recently I was reminded why it is I hold to the wisdom, ‘the bigger the plane the better’! As we were tossed around by the not-so clear- air...
Listening: Beyond the words?

Listening: Beyond the words?

Mark Twain once said that “Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would rather have talked”. For some talking is more difficult than listening; for most, it is the other way round. Good leaders listen. It is an awareness and skill that can...