Procrastination : the ultimate in perfectionism?

Procrastination : the ultimate in perfectionism?

Procrastination : the ultimate in perfectionism? I’ve been thinking about writing this blog on procrastination for a while, which feels quite appropriate given that procrastination is about putting something off. I love the fact that the etymology of the word...
Are you leading your team, or parenting them?

Are you leading your team, or parenting them?

Are you leading your team, or parenting them? Empathy and care are essential qualities for leaders in the best of times. In the past two years, they’ve been needed in spades as the pandemic has taken its toll on the mental and emotional health of employees and...
Embrace the struggle

Embrace the struggle

Embrace the struggle In the last few months, I’ve been doing cryptic crosswords again, inspired by a post written by an old mentor of mine, Col Fink, entitled Is that Frustration or fun you feel?  Col observed how, when we’re grappling with the difficult...
The year of not keeping on top of everything

The year of not keeping on top of everything

The year of not keeping on top of everything You may be wondering if the “not” in the title of this post is an error. Surely trying to keep on top of everything is A Good Thing and perhaps something you want to get even better at in 2022? I’ve...
Fill up your senses

Fill up your senses

Fill up your senses Yesterday morning, as I was waiting for my coffee to brew, I popped out into my back garden. I stood in the sun amongst the foxgloves and listened. Layers of birdsong punctuated by nearby bees. Bose-quality surround sound with no tech. I felt a...