Even though some people may not get away in July and August, many will, and this picture holds so much of what a good holiday might bring… peace, beauty, perspective – and good wine!
Before you go I’d like to pick up on the theme of listening, a perennial favourite, by offering you two very different videos. First and briefest is the ‘Power of Why’ creator Simon Sinek with a heartfelt plea to leaders to ‘practice being the last to speak’ http://bit.ly/2s8XrTf which is both pertinent and inspiring (despite the cheesy music, why do they do that?!).
And then there is the pure joy of watching Indian village children getting to grips with the internet with no training whatsoever –just by listening and watching. This is astonishing, humbling and uplifting in equal measure http://bit.ly/2tM3T2R, with vital messages about education and learning.
Then a little light reading. Nancy Kline has been developing some fascinating ‘Fine Points’ about her understanding of the Thinking Environment principles, available here http://bit.ly/2sEYx4C.
And if that inspires you to further thought about developing your own interest by taking a course with me, that’s always welcome, and always available here http://bit.ly/2o0IqvW, I’d be delighted to hear from you.