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Category Archives: Work life balance
Does a mentor have a limited life?
Of course they do! Not only are we not immortal, our role as a mentor probably should be limited, or reviewed from time to time. Actually I dislike the term “mentor” but let’s not get tied up in semantics. One person … Continue reading
Lord Sugar v Piers Morgan
In ITV’s recent interview of Lord Sugar, Piers Morgan seemed determined to probe Lord Sugar’s emotional side. How did he fair? There’s no doubt Morgan is an effective interviewer, although for my money Lord Sugar got far more amusement for the audience … Continue reading
Is busy-ness the enemy of invention?
What stops us developing new ideas? What stops us working on our heart’s desire, our latent talent, our real passion? “I’m just too busy right now”. “Working too hard”. “Maybe next year, when I have finished my A levels, my … Continue reading
Is it good to be back?
William Waldegrave wrote an importance piece in Monday’s The Times (30-8-10) about the need for a holiday and how the best leaders always took one. I’d send you a link but you have to pay to access now, and personally … Continue reading
Who says money motivates – undercover Jockey Club?
Big bonuses: is that what does it? Not according to Undercover Boss Paul Fisher at the Jockey Club. Former newspaper delivery boy turned accountant turned COO takes off his suit and dons stubble on Channel 4′s latest edition of Undercover … Continue reading
Is working longer better?
Imagine the Martians are looking down at us in the UK. They see large buildings which appear to be factories. In one factory they observe the workers work a strict 7 hours and then go home in small efficient vehicles. The … Continue reading
