In the Moment
It's all about behaviour
What can business learn from our Olympic success
Huge congratulations to Team GB, their familes, the coaching and support staff and the volunteers. It’s been a massive effort by thousands of people. They all deserve gold in our view. Now that the events are over what can we … Continue reading
The Know/Do Matrix
This is inspired by a delightful conversation with Mark Mapstone of Mediasnackers and Trevor Lever of TLC in Starbucks (Wells branch) earlier today. Thanks guys! Very often people who are running their own business consider themselves, quite rightly, to be … Continue reading
How much for Elvis?
Two of my favourite business stories, one from the mid 1950s, the other from around 1980, provide a telling reminder of both the importance and danger of assumptions. I have no idea how true they are, but it doesn’t stop … Continue reading
Hope for the best and plan for the worst … ?
Which gets the best results? Hope for the best and plan for the worst? Or is it the other way round? I like hoping for the best and planning for the worst. And I can also see the merit in … Continue reading
Economic cycle … or grief cycle?
Events in the UK economy over the last couple of years can be interpreted in a number ways. The predominant view, understandably, is that the credit crunch has ushered in a new period of austerity, which will affect us all … Continue reading
On the importance of developing a surfer’s skill set.
The thing about surfers is they live for the moment. It’s all about catching, and riding, the perfect wave. It’s their life goal, their passion, their raison d’étre. My good friend George tells me that from that first “Surf’s up!” … Continue reading
So, how do you stay "in the moment"?
Brian asked me this the other day. It’s a good question. The answer depends in part on the angle from which you’re approaching it. Here are some examples; – Yoga: Yogis talk about “being present”. The implication is a buddhist-like … Continue reading
Well, hello!
This is our first post. It’s an introduction to who we are, what we do and why we are doing it. Continue reading