Author Archives: Reflections on Leading

Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) wrote Brothers in Arms. The idiom “brother/sister/comrade in arms” refers to those who are absolutely bonded together in a shared cause. Written during the 1982 Falklands conflict, Knopfler wrote about a soldier who is dying on the battlefield, … Continue reading →

Today has been uneasy for me – restless, hard to concentrate on anything. I have spent my time doing bits of this and bits of that ………. I guess everyone understands that kind of day! So, I am going to … Continue reading →

Lots of positive steps now, I believe, with choirs starting online, exercise classes and the sun is shining too, which always helps. (My blood results were also very reassuring too!) Lead on! Ymlaen! Great photo of Penarth pier from a … Continue reading →

Morning! It is crazy isn’t it? I can’t believe how anxious I just got this morning about going out to have an essential set of blood tests done. However, job done, thankfully for 2 weeks. Today we have suggestions from … Continue reading →

These times are increasingly surreal, aren’t they? Very frightening indeed. Finding ways to focus on thinking on how we move forward as well as live well day to day are increasingly essential. Today’s suggestions are: Music is really uplifting: Last … Continue reading →

As promised, more tips! Today is my daughter’s birthday and it is hard to believe that just last summer we were in Barcelona, relaxing over a leisurely meal and glass (or two) of wine. Her Skype party for tonight is … Continue reading →

Clearly in these unbelievable times, we all will all take the most unusual and extraordinary measures to protect our health and that of our family, friends and neighbours. However, let’s deliberately look through and beyond our current anxiety and concern … Continue reading →