I was having a wonderful chat with a coach friend of mine earlier this week and we got onto the subject of missed opportunities and what we can learn from them. As we talked, I recalled something from my past and thought I’d share the story with you as I did with her: Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2013
What’s right about wrong?
I love this quote from Sir Ken. Makes sense doesn’t it?
Why then, do so many frown on imperfection and the consequences of getting things wrong and making mistakes? Despite our contemporary rhetoric of the virtues of tolerating diverse views, ideas and beliefs, an intolerance of “error” seems to remain in many walks of life and is especially prevalent within the cultures of a lot of our businesses.
Trust Me
Over the last few days I’ve been thinking about trust and the importance of cultivating it in my relationships with others. Many would argue that trust is the central pillar upon which our relationships are built.
If we want to get ahead and make progress in becoming who we are and achieving what we want to achieve, whether in a personal or business context, we can speed up the journey (and certainly make it more fulfilling) by working with others along the way. This means giving of ourselves and also relying on and trusting others to help us. Continue reading
Money buys you…
This week, I’ve started to read a book by Sonja Lyubomirsky called “The How of Happiness”. So far, I’m thoroughly enjoying it – it’s practical, well written and comprehensively researched.
The “Happiness Industry” is a growing phenomenon and it’s easy to find a LOT of information and viewpoints on a subject that’s dear to everyone’s hearts – We all want to be and/or stay happy. Continue reading