We all have our Veruca Salt moments every once in a while. Can you think of a time when you got annoyed/angry when you didn't get what you want? Maybe you had an idea of what you wanted in your mind but found that the other people in your life didn't comply with that vision. … Continue reading I want the world…
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Lessons in leadership
If I'm ever looking for how to be better at leading, Sinek is the first person I would turn to. I've never read his book 'Leaders eat last' but I have heard him talk about leadership and read his daily quotes on leadership. He says and writes some really useful stuff that get you thinking … Continue reading Lessons in leadership
An easy way to be misunderstood
Hiding who you are is an easy way to find yourself misunderstood. If you focus on only beingĀ a small fragment of your true self then that is what people will take you as. That small fragment could be serious and hardworking but deep down you have a silly side. Maybe you're embarrassed about the … Continue reading An easy way to be misunderstood
When thank you isn’t enough
Sometimes people have no idea of the role they've played in our lives but maybe that's how it was meant to be. I hold the belief that you meet people for specific reasons. Often people come into our lives to serve as reminders of things that we've forgotten. And when you eventually remember you are … Continue reading When thank you isn’t enough
2 kinds of complainers
Which one are you? The first kind is the one we all know and love (or perhaps just tolerate through excessive eye rolls). This person is problem focused. They find a problem with anything and everything. What's worse is if you offer a potential solution they'll probably find a problem with that too. The second … Continue reading 2 kinds of complainers
Worth seeking advice from
Just because someone is older than you doesn't mean they're the best person to seek advice from. I think there's a level of vulnerability that comes with asking for advice, to be open and honest enough to say 'Hey, so I'm going through xyz and I just wanted to get some advice from you asĀ I'm … Continue reading Worth seeking advice from
Easy access
Blogs, Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, Podcasts and Facebook. There a tonne of ways to access peoples lives and see what they get up to. You might do it with people you know, strangers or people you used to know. But I think an important question to ask when checking in on other peoples lives is why? … Continue reading Easy access
What it means to be a good person
Let's start with the letter S for self sacrifice. When you live your life trying to be a good person you'll find yourself pulled in every which way. Often what people judge a persons goodness by is how much you do for them. And in a bid to keep the title of the most good … Continue reading What it means to be a good person
3 kinds of people in the workplace
Person A Someone who is confident, asks questions, isn't afraid to rock the boat when necessary, puts themselves forward, goes above and beyond, voices their opinions and is keen to learn new things. Person B Someone who does what they're told and is content ploughing along. They might want to do more but they're unlikely … Continue reading 3 kinds of people in the workplace
More connected than ever
If you want to reach me you can call, text, WhatsApp, dm on Twitter or Instagram and even catch me on FB messenger. We're more connected than ever with regard to the countless channels that are available. So how ironic is it that it seems like as a society we're more alone than ever. I … Continue reading More connected than ever
The Daily Gemm 