Monthly Archives: August 2012

Help Wanted! The risk of being too independent.

Posted in Cultivating Winning Relationships, High Performing Teams, Leadership, Trust by Morag Barrett on August 23, 2012 | No comments

I recently came across this article in Entrepreneur Magazine where Richard Branson talks about the importance of asking for help. It was timely as I was reflecting on my own career, a combination of corporate life, an international move and now as an Entrepreneur running my own business. To date...

“Just” a Bronze Medal?

Posted in Emotional Intelligence, High Performing Teams, Leadership, Trust by Morag Barrett on August 12, 2012 | No comments

London 2012 Olympic medals designed by British artist David Watkins.The Olympic medals disk circular form is a metaphor for the world. The front of the medal always depicts the same imagery at the summer Games - the Greek Goddess of Sport - 'Nike' - stepping out of the depiction of the Parthenon and arriving in London.

Like most of the world, I have been watching the Olympics for the last two weeks, awed by the skill and dedication shown by each athlete. The nerves on their behalf have had me on the edge of my seat as they line up, or step up, or jump up,...

Skye Book Review: The Art of Loving Life – Sandra Thébaud

Posted in Book Reviews, Emotional Intelligence by Morag Barrett on August 1, 2012 | No comments

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “Why is life so difficult? Shouldn’t it be easier than this?” Although the shelves are lined with books about stress management, there is a book entitled The Art of Loving Life that explains this commonly covered topic without complicated explanations or scientific terms....