Banter - often an excuse for taking the mick out of people.'Ah you can't get bad about that we were just having a bit of banter!'I think it's easier to describe mocking as 'banter' if it's back and forth. If two are participating. An Eric Bantona and an Archbishop of Bant-erbury.There's less room for guilt … Continue reading Banta Claus →

Let’s say hypothetically that we can see into the future and after years of blood, sweat and tears, you don’t 'make it' as a creative.Will you regret the time spent?Will you look back on your efforts with bitter disappointment and shame or was it a worthwhile journey?Whilst you contemplate the above question I thought I … Continue reading Feeling alive →

“I don’t want the acrid taste of not knowingonly the sweetness of certainty”Ethan Hersh“Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”Did you notice that when Benjamin Franklin was listing the certainties of life ‘making it’ wasn’t included?That’s because … Continue reading The acrid taste of not knowing →

Unfortunately Frederick recently injured his hand in an unfortunate knitting accident so Alastair is helping him fill out his form.Alastair: Name?Fred: Frederick KensingtonAlastair: Position?Fred: Credit AnalystAlastair: Life goal?Fred: I want to earn the respect of others!Alastair: Hmmm the form wants you to write a measurable goal. How would you measure the respect of others?Fred: I … Continue reading Measuring respect →

The majority of sport governing bodies have regulations regarding pitch conditions.Therefore, on matchday, if the grass is too waterlogged, or if the ground is too frozen, or if there is a hurricane on the way the game is called off. These regulations are put in place to protect the players.The thing is, you don't have … Continue reading The pitch is unplayable →

I think a project can't move forward on implicit loose terms. I think everyone has just got too busy a day and too short a memory for vagueness. I think a project needs concrete specific measurable next actions with people assigned to those actions and deadlines for each action. Otherwise project creep sets in. Otherwise … Continue reading Concrete next actions →

Starts are always fun. Everything is new and exciting. The novelty of it all is just thrilling.Then the prospect of fame and glory is also exciting. Think about signing autographs and taking pictures with strangers in the street. Now that sounds cool.But between those two points is this huge no mans land of hard work, … Continue reading No man’s land →

Tony: “But the economic impact of raising the price will be catastrophic”Frank: "Yes if there are no limits to the price increase but if the regulators step in like we know… Tony?Frank just realised that Tony was no longer walking beside him.Frank turned around to see Tony trying to squeeze himself into a hole in … Continue reading F and T →

When Steve Martin was writing ‘Roxanne’ he gave the main character a giant nose and he imagined a scene where this character comes across a bully who mocks the hero for his huge facial feature.As a retort, Steve Martin’s character (C. D. Bales), scoffs at the insult and says something along the lines of - … Continue reading Steve’s darts →

'Great job today! Thanks for the hard work! Amazing session today, thanks so much!'Without a sarcastic tone all three of these comments are easily labelled positive.But what about non verbal feedback?I can tell Ciara liked the activities because she came up to me and told me they were fantastic but what about Dirk?Dirk doesn't talk … Continue reading Silent Dirk →