Tribes Pt 2
The second part of my chat with Thomas about Seth Godin’s new book ‘Tribes’ on the Something Beautiful podcast HERE. We talk about change, cycles, leadership and faith in a Starbucks… complete with coffeehouse sound effects!
Words
I’m not American. I’m Scottish and I wouldn’t trade that for anything… but I’ve said before, my dream job would be Sam’s in the West Wing – writing speeches for the President. Obama’s speech writer is 26 years old Jon Favreau. That’s right, he’s 26. He obviously has one of the most gifted orators in Read More …
Powered by Hope
America lived up to the promise of the Declaration of Independence last night. This was the day that America grew up. This was the day that the promise that all men are created equal was realised. Change was the message, but I think in the end that people voted for Hope. They voted for the Read More …
Vote
If you live in America then today you have the chance to make the world a better place. I’ll repeat that. If you live in America then today YOU have the chance to make the world a better place. How many days like that come along? Not many. And when they do you really have Read More …
Tribes
I mentioned that I had recoreded a discussion on Tribes for the Something Beautiful Podcast… well it’s edited and part 1 is online now… HERE. Some further thoughts: Tribes are everywhere. We are all part of tribes. Tribes form around interests and passions. Tribes are big and small. Tribes share a sense of purpose and Read More …
Research Choices
I’m almost done with my Masters in Research. I have two modules to complete then a dissertation. The dissertation takes the form of a small research project. I want to get started soon and have it completed so I can graduate next November at the latest. If I’m super organised I could graduate in July. Read More …
Podcast and Tribes
This evening I’m meeting up with Thomas aka Headphonaught for a chat about Tribes (book or audio), the new book by Seth Godin. Our chat is being recorded as part of the Something Beautiful podcasts so I’ll try to speak clearly and even make sense. All I’ll say for now is that I liked the Read More …