May 3, 2021And now, you are my Kenyan, Paul...11Aram BoydThat's very kind. I think we are probably all one another's Kenyans, Aram. :)That's very kind. I think we are probably all one another's Kenyans, Aram. :)1 min read1 min read
Apr 6, 2021Member-onlyAll of us are somebody’s KenyanWhy you’re already an expert — There is a scene in the movie, “Identify Thief”, starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman, in which Melissa McCarthy’s character tries to run away, and Jason Bateman gently jogs the few yards to catch up with her. She stops right away, and collpases her hands onto her knees to recover…Inspiration3 min readInspiration3 min read
Mar 30, 2021Member-onlyEven as an employee, think of yourself as “First name Last name Inc.”One of the greatest dangers to which employees can fall prey is thinking of their company as a person. — Businesses do a good job of building personalities for themselves. They may be ethical, honest, or socially responsible. They may value honesty, quality, and integrity. They might describe themselves as ‘families.’ Management in these companies might say, “people are our greatest asset.” We identify with people who are like us…Busniess4 min readBusniess4 min read
Mar 19, 2021Member-onlyBegin your 3 hour workout with a NAP!Everything in balance. Take a break! Just up from Trafalgar Square at 9am on a Saturday morning we would turn up for our 3 hour Tai Chi class in a hall set below street level. We’d see legs go past the window, but it was an otherwise quiet setting. …Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Mar 17, 2021Member-onlyThe gift of someone else’s shoesWhen you come across a new idea in someone’s writing, which seems stunning in its brilliance, don’t lose sight that the idea is not what’s important; what is important is what the idea allows you to do. I once asked a conference organizer for tips on speaking at such events…Inspiration3 min readInspiration3 min read
Mar 15, 2021Member-onlyWhat does the headline we click on say about us?I am drawn to stories about those who exhibit qualities I lack. — When I feel I’m living fearfully, I enjoy tales of those who act courageously. If I’m living emotionally, with no capacity for a poker face, I seek inspiration from those who remain unflappable in the face of disaster. …Self-awareness3 min readSelf-awareness3 min read
Mar 11, 2021Member-onlyWhen managing behavior change is like pushing waterI subscribe to the notion that if a change is so good, then why the hell haven’t I already embraced it? Commonly I just need to get out of my own way. When I’m managing myself through a change — a new exercise regime, wearing a face mask, living in…Change Management3 min readChange Management3 min read
Mar 8, 2021Member-onlyAfter 20+ years this is how I send an important email at workWhat to consider in the 5 elements of Recipient, Sender, Timing, Subject, and Content. Sending an email is easy, but how do we increase the chances of our message being read? Better still, how do we increase our chances of it being acted on? I share my process, whether sending…Communication7 min readCommunication7 min read
Mar 5, 2021Member-onlyToday I totally crushed sleeping inBigging up the important but neglected. I commonly cut sleep short to get everything done. For the past couple of days I haven’t. I missed publishing one of my weekday blog posts as a result, but I got a great night’s sleep instead, something I badly needed. Many of us…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Mar 3, 2021Member-onlyWhat is your gift to your reader?Don’t lose sight of the “one thing.” Jack is aged 6 ¾ and asks a world renowned scientist the meaning of life. Even a young human wants to know the one thing — perhaps the most important one thing. In my own quest for life’s purpose I bought a book…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
