by Jonathan-GB | Apr 8, 2015
This is an expression I have come to adopt as a way of expressing some important conceptual values in what I do. At work, we are likely to see ourselves as superior/subordinate to others, it is after all a hierarchy we work in. But when we think of ourselves as humans I believe we see ourselves as equal to all others in our species and this concept can lead to helpful behaviours. Being equal, we can communicate human to human, respecting all features, diverse or inherited, by position. This leads to assertive and clear communication in all conversations. Also the concept of being – being human means we can be brilliant and also we can make mistakes – to err is human after all. So in this way we can manage others by helping them to be brilliant and overcome their mistakes. Celebrating just being human, simply humans being. When I purposefully think I am just a human, being, I let go of the pressure to perform as others expect or demand. Then more often than not I perform more effectively, with better choices and more authentic interactions. This resonates with others as I work in greater harmony and create better...
by Jonathan-GB | Mar 19, 2015
I’m about to run a series of workshops on stress management, having just been on holiday in Barcelona I can’t imagine what stress is! ...
by Jonathan-GB | Mar 18, 2015
Welcome to my new website. I hope you find what you’re looking for and please feel free to contact me.I hope you will visit us often and join in the discussion. Jonathan
by Jonathan-GB | Feb 23, 2015
I have been inspired by the idea from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy – that the answer to the question of life, the universe and everything is 42! It seems ridiculous, even wrong , but it caught my imagination that there is something, an answer, a unifying theory of everything; and searching for it is worthwhile. This also could be seen as the difference that makes the difference, the one thing that when done transforms the whole into something greater; greater than the sum of its component parts and yet still greater than that. I often find this when I’m cooking, there’s that one ingredient and sometimes in just a tiny amount – which lifts the whole dish. And so I’m asking myself – what is that one change, that small ingredient that is my 42! It maybe just a tiny change or a huge shift in my thinking. I challenge you to join me now and take a few minutes to ponder the meaning of your life , your universe…and everything. What one thing, small or large will transform your moment,...
