March 19, 2024
Detours can be delightful
Last Saturday, we’d planned to visit two exhibitions, one in Kensington High Street, the other at King’s Cross. This would … Read More “Detours can be delightful”
March 18, 2024
How long?
How long do you think it will be before we have private equity backed ads like this: “Don’t be a … Read More “How long?”
March 15, 2024
Layers of belonging
It feels good to belong, to be part of a community of like minds or like hearts. “Our tribe.” But … Read More “Layers of belonging”
March 14, 2024
Bureaucracy
Every time you add a task that isn’t directly contributing to sharing your Promise or keeping your Promise, you’re adding … Read More “Bureaucracy”
March 13, 2024
Missing the point
Yesterday evening, I inadvertently sat in on a webinar on modelling unemployment. There was talk about ‘search and matching theory’ … Read More “Missing the point”
March 12, 2024
Old normals
A good chunk of current terrestrial TV adverts seem to be about taking out a life assurance policy to help … Read More “Old normals”
March 11, 2024
Practice makes for evolution
I used to wonder how Burne-Jones could draw so well and so immediately – a single line capturing exactly what … Read More “Practice makes for evolution”
March 8, 2024
Sunshine and showers
My favourite time of year. Spring. When everything starts to bounce back, vibrating with possibility. Sunshine? Showers? Who knows? We … Read More “Sunshine and showers”
March 6, 2024
Not equality, fairness
As this interactive graphic from the Office of National Statistics shows, back in 2020, the top 10% of individuals in … Read More “Not equality, fairness”
March 5, 2024
Motivation isn’t just about reward
I’m a big fan of employee-ownership. Whether as a co-operative or direct shareholding or an employee ownership trust, giving people … Read More “Motivation isn’t just about reward”