Think Bigg-r

I guess the gentleman was around 40 years and 100 kilos.  We were at the gym.  In a rare moment that he was off his phone I asked “why are you exercising”? To lose weight he said.  I said he should start by leaving his phone in the locker.  2 days later a personal trainer… Read more

I was born, educated and worked many years in a country with limited social benefits, and in particular no State pension fund.  Growing up in such an environment meant that I was hard wired to take responsibility for myself, not to rely on the State for my old age.  Pension was never a milestone that… Read more

Self-reflection, a deep understanding of self, knowledge of what is proper and a genuine desire to transform are all prerequisites to breaking with bad habits.  First, we need to know what is not proper, and then we need to break with habits that are not proper.  My own self-discovery is that discipline alone could not… Read more

I work with many aspiring leaders, and high potential leaders identified for development in their companies. My approach is different, I practice empathic listening and give honest feedback, but in a compassionate manner that inspires change.  At least that is my goal, and that is what I sincerely strive for. Many that I engage with… Read more

A leadership question that I’ve been confronted with on many occasions is whether great leaders are born leaders, or whether leadership can be learned? My answer is both.  Born leaders, I doubt very much that it’s genetic, rather the impact of those early years of childhood.  Those first 6 or 7 years when we are… Read more

Numerous teachers and sports coaches say their no.1 obstacle has become parent interference.  Parents threaten in the presence of their children, creating an outcome where their children do not respect their teachers. Children are being conditioned to “run” to their parents to solve their disputes.  Teachers and coaches believe a concoction of new money and… Read more