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In any crisis, the only way is dialogue

In any crisis, the only way is dialogue

It is impossible to write this month’s blog without reflecting on events in Israel and Palestine. I so wish I possessed a magic wand. What to say, though? There is too much horrific news to process and too little hope to break it down. The present trajectory…

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In search of motivation as the nights draw in

In search of motivation as the nights draw in

It’s back to school. Holidays behind us, winter ahead. Fear not, we’re re-charged, brimming with purpose. The next three months will define a year upon which we can reflect with great satisfaction, all things considered. Theatrical wave of hand, you’re back in the room. What a…

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Leadership lessons from the Lionesses’ lioness

Leadership lessons from the Lionesses’ lioness

I can’t leave August 2023 without a backward glance at Sunday 20th, the day that our England women’s football team lost to Spain in the World Cup final. In truth, even the convivial atmosphere of a Suffolk pub could not disguise the gulf in skill, speed,…

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‘Be Joyful. Keep the Faith. Do the Little Things.’

‘Be Joyful. Keep the Faith. Do the Little Things.’

I’m not a Christian. I was, however, listening to a sermon last week in The Chapel of St Faith, St Paul’s Cathedral, by The Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London. It was the Annual Service of Dedication for The Imperial Society of Knights…

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What can Glastonbury possibly teach us about business relationships?

What can Glastonbury possibly teach us about business relationships?

I have just experienced my first Glastonbury Festival. Woohoo! A Glasto virgin no longer. A box ticked. One less item on the bucket list. It was amazing. Under the wing of a 28-time veteran (thanks Al), two other novices and I took our supervised baby steps…

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A good time to think tall (in the opinion of a tall person)

A good time to think tall (in the opinion of a tall person)

I am tall. Not quite as lofty as I was but still called upon by little old ladies in supermarkets. This isn’t news to me or to those who know me. I rarely think about it. I do bash my head in cottages, country pubs…

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