I think if your line of inquiry is persistent enough and you dig deep enough you will find a powerful fear driving the behaviour.

Why did the relationship last? Because they found a way to talk when they felt like shouting. Because their anger was carefully controlled in a fireplace rather than let loose to burn their world to the ground.

You know it's a boring game when the crowd starts to entertain themselves with a Mexican wave.

Did you know the way they determine which 'celebrity' takes on the latest disgusting challenge is by a public vote. So the 'celebrity' is a slave to the public's opinion. How apt.

I think this is the question most people ask after they see senseless violence. Why did they do that? What provoked them? Are they mentally deranged? We desperately want to understand because if we can understand we can make sense of our world and we'll feel safer in it.

Presenteeism (when an employee shows up to work despite being unwell) is a weird one. It begs the question - what's going on here psychologically speaking? Where is the employee feeling the pressure from? Yes the company should be the first port of call but I think it's rare for any manager in this day … Continue reading Presenteeism →

Nobody wants to work with someone who is excessively difficult and at the same time you don't want to run yourself into the ground pleasing others. So, I reckon, somewhere between: 'if you want me to reply you'll have to open a ticket' And 'Yes, I can do anything you want' There is a sweet … Continue reading Helpful boundaries →

The team is stacked. It has talent and experience coming out of its ears. I don't think any other team can boast such a strong and deep squad. And yet, this team cannot win a tournament to save it's life. Why? Because the team chemistry, the foundation of any good team, is awful. What's more … Continue reading Stacked without chemistry →

'Ugh feck this! I want out! I'm sick of it, sick of all of it! One chocolate bar later... 'Alright fine... Let's have another crack at it' Learning to rest instead of quitting is a crucial tactic for persevering.

It was the easiness of the training that made it feel like a 'tick the box' exercise. It was the persistence of the teacher that made it feel like he really cared and that this was important.