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A blog by Luke Thomas, Director of Spring A reply I’ve been noticing more and more often in daily conversation includes the word ‘busy.’ The common exchange goes something like this: Question: “Hello. How are you?” Reply: “Well, you know, REALLY busy!” (Often partnered with rolling eyes & a sigh – with an inflection of voice that […]

Today I struggled to get motivated. I had lots on my list to get done including some big decisions. My purpose and reasoning behind the list was clear – I just didn’t feel like it and wanted to kick back, not to mention avoid making the decisions. Sometimes that actually helps – distracting myself with […]

Forget everything you thought you knew about pirates. Be More Pirate by Sam Conniff Allende is a book that I first came across on Blinkist. (If you haven’t come across this app you might like to look it up) After listening to the blinks there, I got the full book and read more. Here’s a […]

"Premier Inn... I take it back." You have reframed my thinking both for myself and for some clients I've been working with lately. Let me explain - it's a great example of how our mental habits can hold us back day-to-day.

Fascinating insight to Free Trait Theory & how we can all act outside of our natural traits

Drucker meets Kotze in creating change that impacts KPIs

How A Pug’s guide to Dating demonstrates simple methods in stakeholder management & influencing

Applying mindsets & identities to bring about performance change

Finding sources of inspiration in unusually creative places

Smarter & braver decisions through changing the way you make choices

Innovative ways of driving your career differently from Group-Think to Values