The power of curiosity

The power of curiosity

I’ve always loved this quote from Albert Einstein. He said: “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” I think he was being a bit modest to be honest, though I get the point he was making. Many of us go through life doubting whether we...
Are you hearing – or listening?

Are you hearing – or listening?

Sudden hearing loss can be terrifying. I know – I’ve been there. During the pandemic, I had three bouts of Covid-19. During each of these, my hearing deteriorated noticeably and irreversibly. The impact of this affected my confidence, both personally and...
The importance of listening

The importance of listening

Back when I was a magazine editor a few years ago, I thought I was a good listener. I interviewed people. I asked them questions. I heard their answers. Then I asked more questions. So, I was a good listener? Erm, no… It was only when I moved into consultancy, and...