As a Quaker committed to peace, the thought of saying anything good about Alexander the Great may seem odd. It’s fashionable after the event to speak well of conquering tyrants (Hitler excepted): what a splendid leader Napoleon was, and how amazing Julius Caesar was – why he even came to England, the first wave, andContinue reading “Belief, the Ideal Self and Alexander the Great”
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Conversation and Insight
There are many benefits from talking to someone: friendship, support, encouragement to mention only three, and they and all the others are extremely important. But one benefit seems to me especially important, and that is the benefit of insight. When we talk to someone else do we get insight? Insight into what? Many things, butContinue reading “Conversation and Insight”
Get On Top of Time for 2013
One of the most frustrating things in life – consciously or subconsciously – is the sense that we have talent and skills and abilities, but somehow the universe doesn't seem to recognise them. And we know it doesn't recognise them because we lack the rewards that we feel we are entitled to. Haven't we allContinue reading “Get On Top of Time for 2013”
Silence and Words
I have just read over Christmas Tim Parks’ book, Teach Us to Sit Still, and what a great read it is. He has written some 21 books now and been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, although this particular work is not fiction. No, in fact it is an account of how in his earlyContinue reading “Silence and Words”
Which traditional school subject is the most important for career success?
People all have a view on this, and the results of the Luvata (http://www.luvata.com/en/News-Room/Quick-Poll-Results/Which-traditional-school-subject-is-the-most-important-for-career-success/?backurl=%2Fen%2FNews-Room%2FQuick-Poll-Results%2F ) poll are clear: maths and the sciences comprise a full 50% and literacy and languages 43%; arts, geography and history are also-runs sweeping up the rear. Of course, these statistics are misleading, especially to parents: they see that doctors or lawyersContinue reading “Which traditional school subject is the most important for career success?”
The Motivation of Christmas
Can you feel it? I can feel it. The excitement and vibrations coming up the line – yes, Christmas is coming and I am so excited. Two months ago I had my best birthday ever, and now I am expecting mybest Christmas ever. I guess living in the present – and all those presents! –Continue reading “The Motivation of Christmas”
Coaching, Consulting, Training for Residual Income
I have been in the training, coaching and consulting business now for 18 years; and a fine business it is. At its best, its practitioners add massive value, make a difference and help people and organisations solve complex problems. Furthermore, its hourly or daily rate is good. What is there not to like? You setContinue reading “Coaching, Consulting, Training for Residual Income”
The Superiority of Energy over Personality
We have long held that in terms of work performance it is far better to consider what motivates a person than to ask what is his or her personality type. As my friend Steve Jones likes to say, ‘Nobody goes to work on a Monday morning because of their personality type; they go because ofContinue reading “The Superiority of Energy over Personality”
9 Top Tips to Tune Teams
Everyone who runs a business, or is in sport, or simply is involved with various types of charity or voluntary groups – hey, even who has a family! – wants to know how to tune a team and make the team more effective. So here are my nine top tips. I say tips but rulesContinue reading “9 Top Tips to Tune Teams”
The Works of Man and the Works of God
Often it is difficult, superficially, to distinguish between the works of man and the works of god. By god here I don’t necessarily mean – although I don’t exclude either – the God of religion or of a particular scripture; I mean the god whose presence we detect when we sense true inspiration and genuineContinue reading “The Works of Man and the Works of God”
The Mapping Motivation Series 