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Big Boss: Undercover

8 September 2021 Leave a Comment

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Maybe I am a sad individual, and not just because I watched an episode of Big Boss Undercover. However, I did and it had a few interesting perspectives. The Big Boss featured was the Chairman of Wyldecrest Parks, Alfie Best. He is an interesting character but, as we all know, any programme of this type is edited for greatest impact. Only three relationships were shown: a … [Read more...] about Big Boss: Undercover

The Bi-Moral Brain

17 December 2020 Leave a Comment

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Why do basically decent people behave badly? What is behaving badly? Who decides what is good or bad? How does this show-up in the workplace? Is the issue really one of consequences? At one extreme the individual has no sense of consequence. This is not immorality but amorality. The person does not know why actions are seen as wrong; that there is recognition of error is … [Read more...] about The Bi-Moral Brain

Railway Pensioners 2

26 November 2020 Leave a Comment

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It is, perhaps, unsurprising that a lesson in customer service was spotted on the Nene Valley Railway. It is also the case that there was little thought from me that there would be anything other than great service. The weather was wonderful, the number of passengers was manageable, and the trains were on time. The general humour was excellent, and everyone was relaxed. … [Read more...] about Railway Pensioners 2

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After an extensive career in Human Resources, much of which was at a senior level, Rob is a consultant and executive, life and career coach. He is an international public speaker, author, and climate reality leader.

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