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Portuguese Lessons

Dificuldade, My tongue feels its way From dee to fee, Each sound a fresh opportunity To trip over a new old sound, On past fee, but…

Hands-on Ecology Lessons for Kids

The sun peeks through the dense canopy of the old-growth forest. A group of young explorers tread along the gurgling stream. They’re armed with magnifying glasses…

Lessons From a Ladybug

So I went into the garden, per usual, to meditate. Which I do, ya know, to learn to be more humble, patient, compassionate, detach more from…

8 lessons from 6 days in the USA

With funding from Unbound Philanthropy, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and This Day Foundation we brought together 14 community organisers and 5 funders to learn from our friends and colleagues in the…

2023: Time, Leadership, and Lessons Learned

The Unrelenting Passage of Time The inexorable march of time, indifferent to our triumphs and tribulations, has been a prevailing theme of 2023. From the beginning…

Life lessons from Epictetus

Epictetus is my favourite philosopher, his gritty, raw and unfiltered advice will slap you across the face and wake you up and realise you still have…

Lessons Learned As I Closed Our Doors

It’s not easy to put into words the journey of five years; the laughter, the late nights, and the vibrant community that surrounded House of Xelas.…

Seven Important Lessons From Life

When people come to me, they have a specific request. They ask for my help to meet a challenge or to achieve something. They arrive carrying…

10 leadership lessons from Lao-Tzu

Legend has it that Lao-Tzu was the a court archivist in the 6th Century BCE during the Zhou Dynasty in China. He was disgusted with the…

5 Great Business Lessons from Lex Luthor.

One of the most popular superheroes in history is Superman. He’s been around for 75 years, and you’d never be forgiven if you’re not familiar with…

Leadership Lessons ??? Top Gun : Maverick

Interstellar was my all time favorite movie until, Top Gun: Maverick. I must admit this movie resonates so much with my philosophy. This blog has been on…

10 leadership lessons from Lao-Tzu

Legend has it that Lao-Tzu was the a court archivist in the 6th Century BCE during the Zhou Dynasty in China. He was disgusted with the…

Leadership Lessons: Listening Beyond The Words

Recently, I had the privilege of attending a captivating sharing session led by a seasoned senior leader. While the atmosphere was filled with humor and a…