I went tuxedo hunting today. I haven’t needed a tuxedo in years and I was anxious about how much it was going to cost me. Pretty quickly I found I could rent one for €90 or I could buy one for €85. It’s cheaper to buy it but the real question is how often would … Continue reading Tuxedo hunting →

A - Communication is a key part of business and in this area we have an unmatched wealth of experience that could be at your disposal for a reasonable fee. B - Do you mind elaborating on your experience? A - We have worked with a number of different clients, each is different to the … Continue reading Waffler’s kryptonite →

Showing vulnerability is definitely a hard thing to do, especially if you've been hurt before but it shouldn't be seen as a display of weakness but rather a display of courage. Because let's face it its a big risk, it may go wrong. But with great risk comes great reward. It's a chance for trust … Continue reading Showing vulnerability →

Asking strangers for favours is a lot like fishing. You get better results with bait on the hook.

Giving someone the permission to err is a great way to gently pull someone out of their shell and build their confidence.

Why do Penney's not put their logo on their clothes? Because it would ruin their business. They thrive because they provide frugal people the ability to hide in plain sight. 'I love your top' 'It was ten euro in Penney's' If they put the logo on their clothes they would take away that experience from … Continue reading Pennys logo →

Milo is a very good reader. He reads a lot. In fact one time when the latest novel of Milo's favourite series came out, Milo read it in one sitting. It took him all night but he powered through it. So Kiki sees this and recommends a book to Milo. Then a couple of weeks … Continue reading Milo & Kiki →

I walk to the door, open it, turn around and see someone behind me. They look up, see me holding the door open for them and immediately increase their pace to get to the door quicker. This happens with the majority of people, they feel obliged to return the courtesy by lessening the time you … Continue reading Holding the door open →

If you hire them to do menial work, train them to be obedient and give them no decision making leeway. It is inviting frustration to ask them to do creative thinking and expect it to be good.

You come across an immoral act. An act that happens regularly and it conflicts with your morale code. You ask around and everyone already knew about it. They don’t seem to care. So what do you do? Justify it and join the rest of your group? Try to change the norm? Or find a new … Continue reading Morale code →