Tweet Having enjoyed being interviewed by the delightful, quirky and creative Marianne Cantwell during the 2012 Festival I was delighted to be asked to co-host a session this year along with Barbara Sher. It runs from March 11-24. We did this last night and yet again this was a demonstration of just how projects can [...]
Tweet Came across this great quotation the other day which is worth all of us reading – speaking as someone not particularly known for his humility. “Humbition is one part humility and one part ambition. We notice that by far the lion’s share of world-changing luminaries are humble people. They focus on the work, not [...]
Tweet Some of you will know that part of my portfolio career has involved working with older people to encourage them to review and plan to get more out of the second half of their lives. Steve Jobs talked about how each of us needs to make a dent in the Universe. I will be [...]
Tweet Great article from comedian Steve Martin on becoming really awesome in your chosen field. Deliberate practice, relentless innovation and a growth mindset – its all here.
Tweet Lynda’s new book, The Shift. from Hot Spots Movement on Vimeo. Those of you know who know me or know of me will have seen my oneliner which I believe sums up the driving force behind much of the work that I have done in my life so far. “Helping people become architects of [...]
Tweet I am spending more time with people in ” the digital space” as the groovy cats like to call it. Working with individuals and brands who want to understand and interact with their customers and potential customers. Regardless of the type of media; broadcast, digital, print or outdoor, I believe it all comes down [...]
Tweet Happy New Year. So, have you or haven’t you?…… Made new years resolutions that is. This year I have made a big decision to not make any. Just 3 words. Well actually only 2 at the mo…FOCUS and ACTION. What are yours ? Also have been experimenting with a new iPhone app called Gratitude! [...]
Tweet I recently went to an Inspired Entrepreneur evening organised by the best selling author Nick Williams. Screw Work – Let’s Play author John Williams was speaking about how we can choose to see work as play if we follow what we are good at and enjoy. I caught up with him afterwards and asked him [...]
Tweet This is the stirring statement from Chris Brogan after his recent visit there. Do have a look at his posting on this. He is making an incredibly important point about places like Doncaster around the world which have previously relied on ‘traditional’ industries that have dominated since the Industrial Revolution. He presents evidence and [...]