“China is not going to become a liberal democracy; if it did, it would collapse. I do not believe you can impose on other countries standards which are alien and totally disconnected with their past.” Lee Kuan Yew

In 2007 I was on board a flight heading to Shanghai for a business trip.  The flight crew were making the final preparations for our arrival when the realisation suddenly…

Continue Reading“China is not going to become a liberal democracy; if it did, it would collapse. I do not believe you can impose on other countries standards which are alien and totally disconnected with their past.” Lee Kuan Yew

“Openness, respect, integrity – these are the principles that need to underpin pretty much every other decision you make” Justin Trudeau

In my post last week I explored the intersection of the different realms of our lives, in particular work, home and charity.  This post continues that theme, focusing on work…

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“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.” Alain de Botton

I tend to compartmentalise experiences I have across the different spheres of life whether that is home/family, work, charity, social.  What I mean by this is that for each realm…

Continue Reading“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.” Alain de Botton