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The 1957 American drama film, 12 Angry Men (imdb link), is above all things a study of character. The story, which takes place almost exclusively in a single room is based on a play by Reginald Rose and leads the viewer on a journey into the human condition. Amongst the required protagonist and antagonist archetypes [...]

Powerful questions drive directly to the core of our way of being and if treated with respect show us the aspects of who we are that we have so very expertly hidden from ourselves. Somewhere in my past I’ve learnt that the amount of success I deserve is limited. Perhaps it’s the story that we [...]

Every work effort between two people goes through the following four stages. Preparation – ends when person A knows what to ask for Negotiation – ends when person B commits to do what person A asked for Performance – ends when person B says, “I’m done” Assessment – ends when person A gives thanks or [...]

The difference between self-awareness or self-criticism will show up as a core positive, or a core negative assessment. The self talk they represent can set you on a positive or negative spiral.

London is very dear to my heart. As I sit here appalled at a terrorist attack what concerns me as much, if not more, is the blatant and culpable willingness of the news broadcasters to turn a tragedy into something greater. I’m watching the same eyewitness and official police reports they are so why does [...]

“Be very, very careful what you put into that head because you will never get it out” Thomas Cardinal Woosley I came across this quote this morning in reference to the coriolis effect on flushing toilets. Those of you familiar with this piece of “knowledge” will recognise that the water in a toilet spins in [...]