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We are off to see the wizard the wonderful wizard of Oz

Enjoy Life

Today is the start of a new and fresh journey in life for Alistair and Nora.  Taking on new adventures and challenges in their lives, no expectation and no concerns.  Creating their own future and meeting life it what it brings each day to them.  Looking to learn something new each day and [...]

Make someone smile this week!

I came across this YouTube Video clip on another  blog site by Silviu who writes about Living in Romania – don’t fully understand the conversation in Spanish, but who needs to, worth a watch – have a great week everyone.

What makes a great – partnership?

Listen to your Partners

Communications Communications Communications this is what makes an amazing partnership.  So what differentiates an O.K. partnership from an amazing partnership?  Be it in business or in your personal life without good communications at all levels between you and your partner (s) you will struggle to make a partnership work.  If it [...]

What makes a great –Dad?

I Know-but Still ?

My Dad passed away as a young man over twenty years ago and I still miss him, why because he was a great Dad, why because he was my Dad.  So what differentiates an O.K. Dad from an amazing Dad?  I believe it is one thing, a Dad that listens to [...]

What makes a great –Manager?

The role of a Manager is to listen and ensure that all employees are developing in their job.  So what differentiates an O.K. Manager from an amazing manager?  I believe it’s those managers who employ people more rather than employing more people.  Listening to what is happening in the workplace and ensuring that all employees [...]

What makes a great – work colleague?

Team Work

The role of a work colleague is to do the best job they are capable off so they can deliver the business offering for its customers.  So what differentiates an O.K. work colleague from an amazing work colleague?  I believe there is only one thing and that is the ability to LISTEN.  [...]

What makes a great – Friend?

Listen Listen Listen

The role of a friend is to be just that and listen.  So what differentiates an O.K. friend from an amazing friend?  I believe there is only one thing and that is the ability to LISTEN.  Listening to where your friend is at, at that moment in time is what is required. [...]

What a Challenge 32-32-32

Well Done

As you have read each week I have been following Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw who on Monday 2nd August 2010 completed 32 Marathons in 32 Counties in 32 Days. What a great challenge and commitment both these guys have achieved together.  They have run over 838 miles in just 32 days, achieving [...]

What a Challenge Four Weeks On

Almost there

Just four weeks ago I wrote about this tremendous challenge and the commitment and determination that would be required to complete such an epic task.  To date 28 Marathons have been completed in great times and they are almost there.  Today Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw will commence their 29th Marathon in a [...]