Category: Communication

Confidence Is A Skill

Confidence … something that many of us feel we could do with more of. I’m not talking about brashness here – being loud and ‘confident’ in social situations. I’m not talking about getting your own way because you express your views eloquently and forcefully. I’m talking about the more important type of confidence. The quiet, reassuring belief in yourself that yes, reduces nerves in social situations, and yes, makes you a more effective communicator …

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Do One Thing Well

“The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn’t any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it’s right. If it disturbs you it’s wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.” Robert M. Pirsig The quote is from ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘ that I’ve been reading while working away from home this week. I woke up this morning in a hotel. A nice ‘executive’ hotel

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Should NGOs do an Amazon?

The five Big Tech companies together are valued at about $3.5billion. The entire UK economy generates around $2.6billion. The combined influence of Apple, Alphabet (who own Google), Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft is extraordinary, affects all of our lives on a daily basis, and is only going to increase. Amazon purchased Whole Foods last year, and this week the rights to some Premier League football – which Facebook were also interested in. Speaking of Facebook, they are reportedly

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