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 […]

Heartfelt reflections on lives lost is this month’s theme. Dedicated to all those remembering loved ones: ‘When you lose someone, they take a bigger place in your heart, not a smaller one. Every day it grows because you don’t stop loving them. You need their advice. But life doesn’t always give us what we need […]

This month’s theme is about choosing your battles and audacious thinking. Only invest time, energy, and effort in unorthodox and original thinking to resolve issues where you have the potential to make a positive difference. And if informed, sagacious judgement establishes that you are powerless or incapable of stopping something, don’t waste your time trying. ‘Don’t […]

Overcoming adversity and maintaining wellbeing by focusing on purpose and beliefs is this month’s theme. Deeply meaningful quotes from a psychiatrist Holocaust victim plus a Greek philosopher prompt meaningful reflection on the power and influence of circumstantial perception: ‘Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, only by lack of meaning and purpose.’VIKTOR FRANKL ‘It is […]

Authenticity and trust are this month’s themes, with associated words referenced in Grammar/Communication Notes.  A quote from a tech titan, a political leader, and an astute self-reflection declaration from the master of wit: ‘In a networked world, trust is the most important currency.’ERIC SCHMIDT ‘Focus not on ego but on what can be achieved.’HASSAN DIAB ‘Be yourself […]