Category Archives: Why we need other people

Do you believe in people?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

I fully understand if you don’t, because people let you down. But if we want to lead people we have to start believing in them. Sometimes it takes a real act of faith. Or maybe it’s instinct. After all there … Continue reading →

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Is the war nearly over? Ashes Day 18

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

It looks like Ashes victory is in sight by the end of day 3 at Melbourne. But how did England recover from their comprehensive defeat at the “WACA”? And what have been the ingredients of their success here? My view … Continue reading →

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Does it matter if someone leaves?

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

A business leader once told me: “Doc, when someone leaves us, it’s like putting your hand into a bucket of water and grasping a handful. In a few seconds the water is level again and you hardly notice the difference.” Was he … Continue reading →

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