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Is the energy you put out creating the impact you want?
Posted by: | CommentsLast week, I was having lunch in a restaurant with a friend when the lady on the table behind me tapped me on the shoulder and said “Hi. I just want to let you know that your very presence in this restaurant is having an impact on me. I feel really happy that you are [...]
Are you treating people as objects or human beings?
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the things I notice in everyday life is how people treat each other as objects. Particles in space. It’s quite shocking. Take the person in the car who carved you up and annoyed you. How did you respond? Take the person at work that you make judgements and assumptions about. Take the person [...]
11 Leadership lessons from an unusual mentor
Posted by: | CommentsInspiration and mentors come in many different forms. Throughout my working life I’ve had a variety of mentors and coaches, all of whom have helped me shape my career and my life. I’ve recently been exploring animals as mentors and I see there is so much to be learned from them that we can apply [...]
The importance of resilience and failure
Posted by: | CommentsHave you ever set out to do something with good intentions, only to be derailed along the way? Sometimes, we have to dig deep to find the inner reserves that keep us going when the going gets tough. One of the most inspiring books I have ever read is a book called Three Cups of [...]
Launching the Earth Dragon Leadership Festival and website
Posted by: | CommentsThis week saw the launch of the Earth Dragon Leaders website! We are a tribe of leaders who met on a year long leadership programme run by the Coaches Training Institute. Many of the blog posts I’ve written in the last year have tracked my learning from that programme… a truly inspirational journey. The Earth [...]