It’s surprising what a difference it makes, thinking over our experiences and learning. You’d imagine that if we put all that stuff into our heads the process would be automatic after that—that we …
Learning our lines
We often invest a considerable amount of time learning about a new skill or way of thinking. We might read a book, for instance. But then we tend to fail to go that little bit further that would …
Do relationships beat hierarchy?
In working life, we're probably conditioned to believe that an individual's behaviour towards us is mostly determined by the hierarchy of the organisation they work for. They follow the rules of that …
Just because you can tell people what to do doesn’t mean you should
It's so tempting for the "boss," especially if they are also the owner of the business to assert their authority and tell people what to do, just because they can. It feels like a right, or even just …
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The truth which sets us free, if we hear it
Journalist and historian, Herbert Agar (1897-1980) said: "The truth that makes people free is for the most part the truth which they prefer not to hear." (Actually, he talked about “men”, as was the …
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Threatening with help
It’s a curious thing... People can be remarkably resistant to help: I suppose we all are, depending on the subject. “Help” can take us into painful contemplation, addressing issues that we might …