The ability to delegate is a mark of a good leader.  A good leader is a good delegator and a good facilitator.             Successful leaders pick good people to do what needs to be done and have enough sense and restraint to keep from meddling while they get on and do it.             Tell people…

It’s surprising what you can do if you make an effort to improve your confidence.           You can do this by making an effort to do a few simple things.           If you have confidence in yourself, others will have confidence in you too. A Handful of Tips to help you to improve your confidence   …

You can do great things if you build your confidence and believe you can achieve things.           We all have a basic need to make a difference.           If your goals are realistic, it’s amazing what you can achieve. A Handful of Tips to help achieve great things Believe in yourself           If you believe…

         We cannot change the past. What’s past is past. But the future can be different if we choose to make it so. So waste no time with vain regrets.          Think hard, take stock, make fresh plans, and start afresh! A Handful of tips to help you start this new year. Clean up your…

Christmas comes but once a year and when it comes it brings great cheer – it reunites families and stimulates buying and giving.          Last year I had a visit from a dozen carol singers. They came into my house and sang to me.          I was looking forward to a return visit this Christmas…

“Have you a spare copy of your book ‘The Daily Tonic’, I was asked recently. ” “I am out of them I replied but I might be able to find you a spare copy.”         She said she keeps her copy on a cake stand and turns the pages over daily.         This simple booklet…

         Christmas is coming and bringing back memories.          Recently a granddaughter asked me what was my most memorable Christmas dinner.          Without a doubt, it was the day I had one stale ham sandwich for my dinner.          My best Christmas feast was in Bangkok at the Oriental Hotel. Let me tell you these…

Happy Memories :          Being perhaps the last living crew member I felt it my duty to share some memories of this special ship.          Not many ships have appeared on a stamp, on a dollar coin, in a book, and in a film.          In 1943 the 2nd World War was not going well.…

Recently the country stopped working to watch a rugby game of football. It was the final of the World Cup between New Zealand and South Africa. The winning side, South Africa, took home the William Web Ellis Gold Cup. In 1946 I visited Rugby School and took a photo of the legendry plaque inscribed, “William…

With AI (artificial intelligence) gaining momentum, jobs will  become fewer and more competitive therefore you will need new skills in the future,             Jobs will go first to those who update their qualifications and master new skills. A Handful of Tips to improve your work prospects * Keep learning new skills             Read widely.            …