Category: Leadership

  • Self talk

    The inner voice That’s the real me The things I say to my self that’s the real me The spin I put on my words to be accepted by you that’s not the real me but the things I think in my heart that’s the real me Freedom comes when the gap between what I…

  • You Are Not Afraid of Failure, You’re Afraid of Criticism

    I remember reading this quote from Seth Godin’s excellent book called Tribes What people are afraid of isn’t failure. It’s blame. Criticism. To be a leader in any sphere of life and work you will create a tribe, a group of followers and to lead well you are going to need to overcome your fear…

  • Small Things

    Do not despise the day of small beginnings – Zechariah 4:10 Don’t aim to be the biggest aim to go the longest Don’t strive for fame rather keep bringing your best Give your all to the small Sometimes what’s missing is YOU People don’t follow principles people follow people so be the best version of…

  • CS LEWIS thoughts on Living in a time of Threat

    As a Christian apologist, Lewis often spoke and wrote about cultural concerns and how those intersect with Christianity. His famous work Mere Christianity was adapted from talks he gave on the radio. So it is not surprising that as fears surrounding the atomic bomb grew, Lewis would address them in his writing. Here’s how he opened “On…

  • Below is the guidance on specific issues which may be of use. Self-isolating if you think you or a member of your household might have coronavirus – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection Social distancing, which is particularly important for the vulnerable – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults Shielding the extremely vulnerable – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19 Individuals / households: Guidance for employees – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furloughed workers)…

  • Don’t Create A Leaning Ledge

    What were they thinking? I’m sure you’ve had the occasion to use the phrase “What were they thinking” or how about, “You only had one job.” Have you ever said that? We say such things as we experience something so seemingly ridiculous that we are unable to conceive how anyone could ever create what we…

  • 4 Ways Not To Be Stupid Altogether And Therefore Live A Life Of Meaning

    Hands up if you’ve ever been stupid. Yes, we all have. We’ve all done stupid things that had an impact on our own lives, embarrassed us but also that had a negative impact on others. Maybe you just put your foot in it too many times, or you get the wrong end of the stick…

  • You Were Designed To Change

    If something doesn’t change it’s dead. Some people die well before they hit the grave. Benjamin Franklin said, Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75 This isn’t meant to be the case, it is not what you or I were designed for. We were designed to change. The evidence for this is…

  • WHY WE DON’T DO A WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

    “Wait a minute,” I hear you cry. “You are busy advertising your Imagine Women’s Conference on the 11-13th May and now you say you don’t do a women’s conference. What’s Going on?” Well, I’m glad you asked. Yes, imagine is a conference for women, its’ goal and design is to empower women for life. However,…

  • The Top Four Things That Derail Leaders

    Here are the top 4 things that Derail leaders: (adapted from a book by perry noble) 1. FEAR OF MAN (See Proverbs 29:25) “fear of man will prove to be a snare” It is IMPOSSIBLE to please everyone (Galatians 1:10)! We know we are dealing with “fear of man” issues when we: ● Feel the…