February 2019

What is the nature of leadership? What does it actually stand for? A leader can be defined as someone who people follow voluntarily. In my eyes, that’s the true essence of leadership. Leadership is very much a process of inspiring

Nature follows rhythms, and over the course of a lifetime we move through different seasons and cycles. These patterns become recognisable and familiar, and we learn to anticipate what is to come and adapt to the changes. Just as there are

In my experience, the old adage that nothing good happens after 3 am holds true. Why? Because if you’re still awake at this time, it’s likely that you have taken something to the extreme. And that something may well be

You can be extremely purpose driven, and still find that your life is unfulfilling. Why? Because until you recognise purpose and destiny as two separate forces that need equal attention, you will almost certainly be in conflict with yourself. Your purpose

Having a purpose can be a very dangerous thing. One glimpse at history shows us that this is true. The greatest leaders are driven by purpose. So are the most brutal dictators. What distinguishes the one from the other? First

In Greek mythology, Sisyphus is condemned by the gods to an eternity of pushing a boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down as soon as he reaches the top. This unending punishment goes so much deeper than

How understanding your purpose creates recognition of other people’s needs, and why this helps you achieve your desired outcomes. This week, I made a decision to delve right back into the kitchen at the Rob Roy. With so many businesses requiring

PI recently read a quote by Simon Sinek, which stated, “Leadership is the ability to rally people not for a single event, but for years. In business, leadership means that customers will continue to support your company even when you

It is widely acknowledged that it is important to have a clearly defined purpose in life. However, it is not always easy to clearly define what your purpose is. The first and most basic point to understand is exactly what is

In the simplest terms, values are the standards of behaviour that you consider to be most important. Knowing what matters most to you enables you to stay focused and optimise your time. This gives you the best opportunity to experience