Having worked now for over 20 years in the field of people and behaviour it’s become crystal clear how important values are. They are at the heart of all decision-making and actions. Which is why it’s worth reflecting whether we are consciously steering our conscience into praxis: the alignment of...

In ‘Ignite Your Potential’, a comparison is drawn between individuals and quality of diamonds. Both are carbon based with their strength, resilience and character forged through a life path managing extreme pressure or an ability to insulate, conduct or even block energy as needed. Another interesting feature is how precious...

There are classic sources of wisdom where the seeds of valuing oneself, in services and substance, have been planted. Authors like Dale Carnegie and Napoleon Hill spring to mind. Yet the term personal branding is often attributed as being anchored in public psyche circa 1997 by Tom Peters. He encouraged...

‘Economics’ is a social science: knowledge associated with production, consumption and wealth transfer through behaviour and economical agent interactions. Generally measured in absence or achievement of material prosperity. Thomas Schelling first coined ‘Egonomics’: suggesting individuals suffer split personalities. The present self wishing something now, short term (eating a cookie) whilst...

In a detailed study by McKinsey they concluded that executive leaders, CEO’s, are responsible for controlling an organisations most significant moves and may well account for at least 45 per cent of performance. Backing oneself towards this endeavour is easier when the required decision-making and execution is value aligned. Deep...