Category Archives: The power of great relationships

The Chimp Paradox The Mind Management Programme for Confidence, Success and Happiness by Dr. Steve Peters

Posted on November 21, 2015 by slooowdown

  Summarised by Paul Arnold (Strategic Planner, Facilitator and Trainer) – paul_arnold@me.com THE BOOK IN A NUTSHELL Metaphorically we have three ‘operating systems’ inside of us: The Chimp (i.e. the uncontrolled, emotional child within us), The ‘Human’ (i.e. the rational … Continue reading →

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Where in the world is my team? – Making a success of your virtual global workplace By Terence Brake

Posted on October 17, 2013 by slooowdown

Where in the world is my team? – Making a success of your virtual global workplace By Terence Brake (Summarised by Paul Arnold – Strategic Planner, Facilitator and trainer – paul_arnold@me.com) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dQW_wcsSGw   THE BOOK IN A NUTSHELL The book outlines the … Continue reading →

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The leadership of Sir Alex Ferguson

Posted on September 25, 2013 by slooowdown

Good article in Harvard Business Review (http://hbr.org/2013/10/fergusons-formula/ar/1) which identifies a number of key traits that underlined his success. When I read them, I felt the headlines summaries of his qualities I did not feel they went deep enough. So based on … Continue reading →

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Click – The magic of instant connections By Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman (A summary by Paul Arnold – Trainer & Facilitator)

Posted on December 2, 2012 by slooowdown

Content = ***   Readability = *****  Clarity & Structure = **** IN A NUTSHELL We are not drawn to people by rational assessment, but emotional factors. People who connect better tend to be more successful, have more friends and work … Continue reading →

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Why smoking is good for relationships

Posted on March 24, 2012 by slooowdown

I have never smoked but I believe smoking can be a good thing. Since smoking has been banned in buildings, the smokers in a company congregate in certain smoking zones – When you walk past these groups I notice two … Continue reading →

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Book summary of ‘Connected’ by Nicolas Christakis & James Fowler

Posted on March 24, 2012 by slooowdown

Connected The surprising power of networks and how they shape our lives – How your friends’ friends’ friends affect everything you think, feel and do  By Nicolas Christakis & James Fowler (2011)  Content = ****   Readability = *** Clarity & … Continue reading →

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Sleep well Sally Rose

Posted on February 8, 2012 by slooowdown

Funeral today of Sally Rose who died far too young 😦 It got me thinking ‘What’s it all for?’ She was a truly gifted musician but I will remember her more for her kindness and humanity – you felt really … Continue reading →

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Building stronger advertising agency/client relationships

Posted on February 7, 2012 by slooowdown

Building stronger advertising agency/client relationships Many clients do not feel they get the best out of their agencies (and vice versa). With agency costs being one of the highest expenditures a marketing department has, it makes sense that the added … Continue reading →

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Summary of Drive by Dan Pink (Summarised by Paul Arnold – Trainer & Facilitator – paul_arnold@me.com)

Posted on February 5, 2012 by slooowdown

Drive – the surprising truth about what motivates us By Dan Pink    (Summarised by Paul Arnold – Trainer & Facilitator – paul_arnold@me.com) Content = ****   Readability = **** Clarity & Structure = **** IN A NUTSHELL  Rewards don’t work. People … Continue reading →

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The passion and purpose of Wales

Posted on October 15, 2011 by slooowdown

It’s a pyrrhic victory for the French (as we shall see next week). The Welsh are the moral winners because they played with belief, conviction, courage and passion. The key issue that drives performance is the meaning  one puts onto … Continue reading →

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