The adoption of a grandiose or bombastic persona in men can be understood through various psychological lenses, particularly those related to self-esteem regulation, personality structure, and social dynamics. Narcissism and Self-Esteem Regulation One explanation is linked to narcissistic personality traits.… Continue reading
“Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman offers a refreshing perspective on time management, challenging the relentless pursuit of productivity that dominates modern life. Burkeman begins with a sobering reminder: if we live to about 80, we… Continue reading
A “paper candidate” is a term often used in political contexts, particularly in elections. It refers to a candidate who runs for office with little to no expectation of winning. Instead, they are typically fielded by a political party or… Continue reading
A practical example of the challenge of empowering employees and yet protecting the image of your global brand. Patisserie Valerie make great use of their customer email database. Regular mailings with seasonal and speciality offers. The quality of their produce… Continue reading
Life is not a straight line. Perish the thought that we should discover its meaning when we are 21 and have nothing more to learn or subsequently re-frame our perspective. Some therapists eschew the term ‘eclectic’ and I don’t really like to… Continue reading
In academic circles, the impact of a researcher is a contentious metric – deemed highly significant by some, and a distraction by others. To be frank, I haven’t got a clue what my impact statistic is because it is VERY… Continue reading
What am I doing on Thursday morning? Well, this CV-19 crisis has opened up an unusual experience… I shall be moderating a webinar with around 500 participants and six speakers for the IoD Global in India… “Turning Adversity into Opportunity”.… Continue reading
How to cope in the CV-19 crisis… an interview with the MICE Backstage group about the problems of the hospitality and conference sector… anxiety, innovation, and positive news…
A survey released today showed that the UK public has very little confidence in the information that it is receiving about the CV-19 crisis. Surprisingly, to some, the Government came out as well as the more reputable media, and the… Continue reading
It is hard to imagine ourselves being creative when we are in what feels like a crisis. However, the same rules apply here as at any time, and let’s be honest people have come through crises far worse than this… Continue reading
