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The Mindfulness Circle

The Mindfulness Circle

Conceptually understanding the Cycle of Self is key to maximizing our potential.  It explains our “why”. Why we believe what we believe, why we think what we think, and why we do what we do.  We can leverage Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle to help illustrate the “why”,...

The Self Cycle

The Self Cycle

I like taking notice of the patterns of my thoughts.  It’s not coincidence that my thoughts draw me towards experiences that reflect my thoughts.  Which also means that what I think about , both consciously and subconsciously, shape my experiences.  So why then would...

What can Executive Leadership learn from Luxury?

What can Executive Leadership learn from Luxury?

What makes for good leadership? There are as many books as there are opinions on this topic. One way to look at this question is to look at industries and areas that are doing something right. So why look at Luxury as a proxy? Firstly, let’s establish that luxury as...

Leadership Lessons from the World Cup

Leadership Lessons from the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which began on 12th June 2014 and reaches its climax with the final being played on 13th July 2014, has enraptured much of the world, with breathtaking goals and exciting football. Are there leadership lessons that we can learn from this...

Leadership Lessons from the World Cup

Leadership Lessons from the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which began on 12th June 2014 and reaches its climax with the final being played on 13th July 2014, has enraptured much of the world, with breathtaking goals and exciting football. Are there leadership lessons that we can learn from this...

The Future of theft…okay bye bye now.

The Future of theft…okay bye bye now.

According to the website Stolen Bike Statistics over 500,000 bikes were stolen in the UK over the past five years. This figure is also understated. According to John Moss who compiled these stat  "It is largely accepted that only 1 in 5 bike thefts are reported to the...

The power of storytelling

"A great lasting story is about everyone or it will not last. The strange and foreign is not interesting--only the deeply personal and familiar.” ― John Steinbeck In the Connection Economy, the economy within which we now live, a good story is a must. Stories ignite...