The recent antics of prime minister, Boris Johnson, has got Dave Keeling wondering about the leadership lessons we can learn from the debacle, as well as the qualities all good leaders should ideally possess. Blurred leadership lines ‘Partygate’ has fast become the most recent go-to example of how ridiculous British politics has become since the shaggy-headed, whiff-waffy prevaricator took the reins...
You’re not alone. Research shows 80% of us break our resolutions by the first week of February and only 8% of us are successful. So how good are new year’s resolutions for our mental wellbeing? Sarah Brown is here to challenge your choice of resolution and give you some tips to create more meaningful ones. Where do new year’s resolutions come from? Apparently, the first new...
No doubt you’ve heard of the very popular term Blue Monday. You know, the third one in January, which is supposed to be the worst in the whole year. But what exactly is Blue Monday? Is it real? Or is it purely the work of a marketing department, desperate for something to stick? Here, Laura Drury describes why Blue Monday is purely a state...
Keeping your brain healthy as you get older comes down to how you approach ageing. In this blog post, Kerry Leigh invites you to open the lube of life and plan in some playtime to keep those neurons firing.
Why vulnerability makes you a great leader Two months ago, my dad came to visit. It was the first time I’d seen him in a year and the first time I’d been able to hug him in 19 months. He’s 76 and lives in the Isle of Man. Which isn’t far geographically but might as well have been on the moon...
How much is your organisation doing to support men’s mental health in the workplace? Does the culture promote open, honest conversations or is it still a taboo subject? In this blog post, Dave Keeling gives his tips to get the conversation started and help you develop a supportive environment both at home and at work. Men’s mental health - the stats...
Why are some leaders loved while others are loathed? What made Tony Blair popular and Gordon Brown a ballot-box turn off? Why did Boris succeed where May floundered? Policy, strategy, and ideas can take a person so far, but to be a successful leader, you need personality and the ability to connect with those you aspire to lead. One of the...
Sweaty armpits? Shaky voice? Heart palpitations? Just some of the symptoms you probably feel when it’s time to present to your team. You want to be more confident, but you keep stumbling over your words and your mouth resembles the Sahara. Well, fear not! We’ve got your (sweaty) back and are here to help you with some tips to present with...
Sweaty armpits? Shaky voice? Heart palpitations? Just some of the symptoms you probably feel when it’s time to present to your team. You want to be more confident, but you keep stumbling over your words and your mouth resembles the Sahara. Well, fear not! We’ve got your (sweaty) back and are here to help you with some tips to present with...
