Quotes for November underline the challenge of democratic dilemmas and the ongoing dichotomy between human competence and wisdom: ‘Our democracy cannot survive its current downward drift into tribalism, extremism and seething resentment.’BILL CLINTON & JAMES PATTERSON ‘We are in a disordered period of rising tensions, but then again, we usually are. Human competence races ahead, […]

October’s theme reflects political profligacy with contemplative quotes for taking a more sagacious approach: ‘The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.’JOHN F KENNEDYLEADERSHIP – EQ4U ‘Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery.’CHARLES DICKENSWELL-BEING […]

September’s theme is the influence of emotions on decision making, encapsulated in the following: ‘99% of our decisions – including the most important life choices concerning spouses, careers and habitats – are made by the highly effective algorithms we call sensations, emotions and desires.’YUVAL NOAH HARARI ‘In a normal business discussion, you are not supposed […]

August’s leadership theme highlighting the difference between leadership and management is encapsulated in this month’s quote: ‘Leadership is of the spirit, compounded of personality and vision – its practice is an art. Management is of the mind, more a matter of accurate calculation of statistics, of methods, timetables and routines – its practice is a […]

The imminent UK general election prompts quotes with continued focus on political leadership and character. Critical personal messages for those seeking power are encompassed in the following:  ‘Character defines the person – it answers the question as to whether this is someone to emulate and with what enthusiasm. Integrity establishes the moral baseline to lead.’GENERAL […]

The UK general election on 4th July and its surrounding panoply of promises, condemnations and cajoling rhetoric prompts this month’s focus on the importance of effective political leadership – critical in its influence on national prosperity and well-being. The first quote by a Roman philosopher and statesman (106-43 BCE), and the second by a Pulitzer-Prize […]

While perhaps not a predictable wellbeing citation with its emphasis on having life purpose, the following quote from an Austrian born, American author, scientist and activist encapsulates deeply reflective life contemplations: ‘This is the true joy in life – working for a mighty purpose; being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrapheap; […]

Both giving and receiving feedback effectively are key communication attributes for leaders and others. This month’s theme is giving feedback – a communication that seems to be frequently avoided, inappropriate, fudged or mishandled. Its relevance and value effectively exemplified in the following quote included in ‘Hidden Potential – The Science of Achieving Greater Things.’ ‘Being […]

Timely Christmas spirit reminder quotes for us all of the human values of compassion and caring towards others: ‘In separateness lies the world’s great misery, in compassion lies the world’s true strength.’BUDDHAWeblink: PHILOSOPHY – EQ4U ‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.’GHANDIWeblink: WELL-BEING – EQ4U GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES […]

The ‘kindness, friendship, courage and hope’ sentiments for New Year 2024 are encapsulated in Charlie Mackesy’s story: ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’. Its most recent broadcast (lasting 30mins) was on BBC1 on Christmas Day 2023. It you haven’t seen it before, I hope you find it moving and meaningful, and if […]