Knowing better (2): How we know
How do we come to know better? There are a range of experiences (I hesitate to call them a hierarchy) that lead us from knowing… Read More »Knowing better (2): How we know
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Knowing better (1)
And I will show you a still more excellent way. Paul of Tarsus – First Letter to the Corinthians We often say (and more often… Read More »Knowing better (1)
Watch the meeting
It’s easy to get totally absorbed in a meeting,* but it really helps if you can reserve a piece of your attention for watching what’s… Read More »Watch the meeting
Do what I say
With alacrity. Unless… … you’re not confident that you understand what I’m asking. … you think you understand but it still doesn’t make sense. …… Read More »Do what I say
Friendly. Supportive.
These sound too obvious to be worth spending time on. No-one sets out to be the opposite, and pretty much everyone would say they’re a… Read More »Friendly. Supportive.
New challenge, old challenge
I am pretty good at new challenges. Most of the time, I rise to them. I enjoy novelty. I like a challenge. It’s stimulating, creative… Read More »New challenge, old challenge
Leaning in and leaning out
Your posture matters: in conversation at the table or fireside; on a video call (especially on a video call!); with your kids; while you work… Read More »Leaning in and leaning out
The unglamorous work of doing good (2)
I recently delivered some food parcels to families in our area. This was “helping those who have less” in one of its clearer and more… Read More »The unglamorous work of doing good (2)
The unglamorous work of doing good (1)
The side of the tracks Among the most rewarding pieces of “good” that I’ve ever done was to start a micro-savings group for a small… Read More »The unglamorous work of doing good (1)
Values in tension (1)
I’ve been thinking a lot about values recently. I mean things like justice, peace, loyalty, family, courage, etc. etc. I think it’s super important to… Read More »Values in tension (1)