The person of high status steps off stage, the person of low status steps on stage. The phones come out.

If I learnt anything from The Last Dance and the Beckham docuseries, is that the media is a double edged sword.Both Jordan and Beckham profited hugely from the additional attention, but the spotlight also shone brightly on their mistakes.

As they passed through the turnstile, Karen pointed out some of the stadium staff and whispered to Tegret something along the lines of:"You see those people over there who you have no authority over? Yeah, make sure they do their job."Tegret didn't know what to do. On the one hand, he didn't want to disappoint … Continue reading Tegret’s dilemma →

"Now Billy, we have secured the funding to get you that new kidney and a new lease of life. But I should say the donation came from a company clearly trying to make up for an immoral blunder. Do you want to reject the money and die within a month?"I think it's quite cynical to … Continue reading Corporate donations →

It seems, that in the working world, employees are so afraid of criticism that they are willing to sacrifice autonomy and decision making practice.I think this is symptomatic of two things.One, our innate desire to avoid pain.And, two, those in power unable trust and will happily trade in the benefits of subordinate satisfaction for more … Continue reading Risk criticism for decision →

It looks like Sheila is talking to me but it sounds like Hugo's agenda.The weird bit for me is not that Sheila complies with this (Hugo has power over her you see).The weird bit is why does Hugo feel he has to resort to human ventriloquism?Why not just come talk to me himself?I think it's … Continue reading Human ventriloquism →

It's a funny group. Without introductions the individuals will treat you like complete strangers despite clearly being in the same group. But if you're able to break the ice and introduce yourself they turn out to be perfectly lovely people. It just seems to be deeply encoded in the culture of the group that before … Continue reading Stranger strangeness →

'I don't smoke' v 'I'm trying to quit' Who's more likely to cave? As James Clear writes about behaviour follows belief. If deep down you believe you are doomed to be fat forever, then no matter how many attempts you make or goals you set, you'll remain fat. But if that same person says I'm … Continue reading Behaviour follows belief →

I think journalling is great because it requires deliberation and reflection. Without it we are likely to revert to unconscious thinking habits. Which can be harmful when your default settings are negativity or self criticism.

The resistance says: But the world doesn't need another writer. And I would agree with that logic. The world doesn't NEED another writer. But I would argue that life is short and if writing makes you happy then write. Even if no-one reads it. Even if you never get published. If the exercise of crafting … Continue reading The world doesn’t need →