What really motivates people to be honest in business?

It's people who make or break both reputations and profits. Hiring and people development practises matter. Values that are normalised by behaviour - wrong and right - matter too. A culture of integrity and ethical conduct isn't the words in a company's code of conduct; it's the sum of the behaviours of the individual employees and the collective.

Searching for love to escape yourself

Does your dating life - or just your life in general - feel like groundhog day (read: repetitive if you didn't watch the tedious 1993 movie)? Love, sex and dating are often venerated as 'the ultimate goal of life'.  But how much of your quest for love is about avoiding being with yourself?  Real love … Continue reading Searching for love to escape yourself

Reinvent Your Identity, Turnback Time, and Even Hack Your Biology

You are who you think yourself into becoming.  The roles you play in your life dramatically affect who you are and how you act. Start seeing your identity as flexible and malleable. Don't fall into the trap of the fixed mindset by believing that 'this is just the way I am'.  Don't see your identity … Continue reading Reinvent Your Identity, Turnback Time, and Even Hack Your Biology

The Dark Side of Resilience

We all know that too much of a good thing is bad for you. But is it true for resilience. Well, the answer is yes. It seems that any strength overplayed eventually becomes a derailer.  What are your overplayed strengths and how have they started to work against you? If you want more, please read … Continue reading The Dark Side of Resilience

Are We on the Brink of a Global Emotional Crisis?

Has the world gone mad?  Are you afraid of what might happen?  Understanding how our brains work will help us create a less polarised, more inclusive world where we ALL feel safer. It's not that hard, just start with these things: Sleep properly and for long enough Eat well and don't starve your brain Breathe … Continue reading Are We on the Brink of a Global Emotional Crisis?