There’s a story of a train passenger recognising he’s travelling with Pablo Picasso. Leaning over, he asks why Picasso doesn’t paint people “the way they really are.” When Picasso asks... Read more
At least one version of the truth is that leaders get paid to think. There’s only so much actual ‘doing’ involved in leading, the rest is about considering and weighing-up and deciding,... Read more
I wish, I wish, I wish my house was as lovely as that. The difference between hoping the things you want to happen will happen, and having a decent chance... Read more
Interesting businesses are scythed at the knees because they neglect or choose not to put contracts in place. The conversations can be difficult, and you don’t know what you don’t... Read more
The first time you see the graffiti in your car park, artistic or otherwise, it’s a shock. Indignant ain’t the word. “What the … ?” Assuming it’s not Banksy …... Read more