The traffic jam in your head
Article first published on LinkedIn.
There’s no doubt that having a noisy mind prevents leaders from being effective. Within any sector, leaders need to be creative, intuitive and decisive but it’s not always possible to be that way, is it? I mean, sometimes it’s all a bit much.
Don't let your life be a trap
Video (0:01:17) recorded by Martin Palethorpe.
Martin looks at the trap that many of us fall into, leading your life in a way that is unsustainable.
Quieten your noisy mind
Video (0:04:05) recorded by Martin Palethorpe.
Martin Palethorpe talks about the noisy mind, and gives some insightful tips as to what you can do about it.
The Quality of Mind programme for women in retail
Video (0:02:45) recorded for RetailWeek
Martin Palethorpe and Hannah Burnel of Retail Week talk about their partnership and the Quality of Mind programme for women in retail.
The myth of confidence
Article first published on LinkedIn.
Sometimes you feel confident, sometimes you don’t. It’s common to many. The difference is simply in your thinking.
Paradigms: Are you a flea in a jar?
Article first published on LinkedIn.
The fleas in the jar story is a great analogy for how we create paradigms in our lives and end up limiting our potential. If you don't know it already, the story goes something like this...
Feeling stressed? It's all made up.
Article first published on LinkedIn.
But before you get angry with me at suggesting it, please read on… A shift in your thinking is the only real cure to a stress-free existence. And there are two (life-changing) elements to this.
Stand up for what you believe in
Article first published on LinkedIn.
I was working with a senior leader last week who sits on the operating board of medium-sized organisation. He works in an environment that is extremely fast-moving and somewhat disorganised. He also works with some strong characters.