Jul
21
Great leadership - giving thanks to those who helped you get there.
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I watched Padraig Harrington win the Open Golf yesterday for the second year in a row. What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
It is easy to forget that individual sportsmen rely on many factors to contribute to their success. Padraig didn’t though and I think this shows huge strength and leadership. He clutched […]
Apr
27
Celebrating success - and that feeling of belonging
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At the end of the basketball season here in Scotland our under 18 team had a playoff game against Falkirk Fury and - I am pleased to say - won! That makes the team both league and cup champions. Even in a minority sport like basketball by anybody’s standards that is a great achievement.
As I […]
Apr
23
Being on the right course - setting and reaching for goals.
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I have been meaning to read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho for ages. I noticed a copy on the bookshelf in my friend’s house last week and asked if I could borrow it. She agreed and I have been reading it mostly on the train and bus while I travel between appointments. There is a […]
Apr
21
Two great leadership stories
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I get invitations to some really interesting events. In the past few days I have been to a fundraising event and a concert and on each occasion I heard stories of great personal leadership.
The first event was a fundraising dinner for Columba 1400 which describes itself as being a “social enterprise devoted to leadership development” but […]
Apr
4
Inspirational postman
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I caught this story on the local news and wanted to share it with you.
The video might benefit from subtitles - John’s accent is quite strong - but I think the message comes through loud and clear!