December 16, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Dare to Care-Conscious Communication, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
The crowded field of the compromised The boy who cried wolf. We know the fable. It has been told in many ways as a cautionary tale. Tell enough lies and the moment you tell the truth, no one believes you. But paradoxically, tell the same lie over and over, and...
December 15, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
How cruel is meritocracy On paper, it sounds great. Those of merit get the prize. Such a persuasive argument. Rational. And horribly enduring. Yet, like all things, when we fail to include context, when we fail to look at merit through a systems lens, we end up...
December 14, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Syntropic Enterprise
Just another normal day in a world gone mad The guy about to take over the USA health system has asked for the FDA to revoke the polio vaccine. The last orthopaedic surgeon in Northern Gaza was shot in the head by the Israelis while walking to the hospital. The...
December 13, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development
Luxury in our times I was awake very early, just after 3 AM. No alarm. I rarely use an alarm. At the gym by 3:30. I took this photo of the sunrise at 4:15 AM. Then I went for a 6 km run and had a swim in the ocean to cool down. For some, this type of morning might...
December 12, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
All forms of violence are to be condemned From the etymology dictionary online. Violence – ”an injury, irreverence, profanation,” from past participle stem of violare “to treat with violence, outrage, dishonour,” An act of physical violence against...
December 11, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs, Syntropic Enterprise
What I am optimistic about The mighty Pacific is cross-dressing as a lake this morning. The change from a few days ago is stunning to behold. From violent and unfriendly to humans, she is now a reflection of peace. This is a good reminder that change can come to all...
