Why Twitter is like the best party ever

February 5, 2009 2 comments

I have found it hard to explain Twitter and the benefits – even to those who are comfortable using social networking. I have links to articles which I send on to people who are keen to know more. Maybe the time has come for me to wade in with my own so here are my thoughts on [...]

Working together for success – inspired by a ceilidh

February 2, 2009 No comments yet

On Saturday night we went along to the fundraiser ceilidh organised by a couple of the girls who play basketball for City of Edinburgh Club. Over the years I have been to many ceilidhs but never on as inspirational as this one. What made this one so special?

It might have been that the youngsters who [...]

Small steps to big goals – try Super Seven

January 30, 2009 4 comments

My good friend Louise and I were chatting about goals the other night.  I have known her for a long time and have seen her pull a small notebook out of her bag to write furiously on many occasions. As she did this in response to something we had been discussing she told me about Super [...]

The basketball model for effective communication in the workplace

December 16, 2008 3 comments

Basketball is a minority sport in Scotland so I am delighted when I meet new people who are becoming involved in our club – usually because their son or daughter have taken up the game.  Otherwise a common comment I hear is that you don’t need to watch the whole of a basketball game -you [...]

Have you ever sent an e-mail and then regretted it?

October 10, 2008 5 comments

I just learned about e-mail goggles from Google which you can have click in late in the evening when, after a glass or two of wine, you  might be tempted to fire off that e-mail that you will regret in the cold light of day. It sounds like a good idea to me - but I [...]


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