Real stories of real people doing really good things. Everyday Activists is a series of stories introducing real people doing really good things for the world. They’re not Johnny-come-lately’s. They’re not wealthy or famous. They’re not great campaigners or caped crusaders. They’re everyday people who’ve always been doing good, well before our current state of emergency. They’re the quiet … [Read more...]
The world is watching as Australia burns. So, what can I do?
Welcome to 2020! It's most definitely an apocalyptic way to start the new decade. As I write this blog here in Melbourne, a thick blanket of smoke has rendered the CBD sky-line indiscernible. The sky is ashen grey. There’s not a hint of blue or a cloud in sight and the sun has gone into hiding. The smoke from the fires all around this beautiful country is permeating my home, my clothes, my … [Read more...]
This is the World WE built.
I usually write a weekly blog, but for some inexplicable reason it’s been over three weeks now. It’s not been due to lack of time or will. It’s been due to lack of inspiration on what to write. There were so many options. A simple happy holiday message? A ‘year in review’ post? A blog on five ways to have a more purposeful holiday? Each time I started to write, I was seriously stuck. My words … [Read more...]
The most important job of a parent.
When my son Billy was 15, I was really struggling to connect and communicate with him. He was spending increasing amounts of time in his room on technology, doing the bare minimum to get through school and had no interest in sport or other extra-curricular activities. I was often at a loss as to how to get through to him or get him motivated. So, I turned to the internet looking for answers. … [Read more...]
Something to listen to. Something to watch. Something to read.
“Without a sense of purpose, no company, either public or private, can achieve its full potential. It will ultimately lose the license to operate from key stakeholders.” Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock Purpose is at the heart of any organisation. It’s the reason the company exists beyond making a profit and, if done well, it’s the very reason people come to work every single day. This week, I’m … [Read more...]