So… I’ve been thinking. I know that’s always a worrying statement to make, but bear with me. Currently, in New Zealand, we’re going through local body elections. For those reading overseas, this is the process whereby, every three years,…

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Regular readers will be well aware that I am a runner and specifically an ultramarathon runner. I have competed in a very special event, the Old Ghost Ultra, all four times it has been held and have waxed poetic…

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The other day I was tasked by son #1 to purchase some running gear for him (because, after all, a father’s role is to be a perpetual bank account for his son, right?) Anyway, I went to my favorite…

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I’ve been racing the Old Ghost Ultra since its inception back in 2016 (see my previous race reports, 2016, 2017, 2018). The Old Ghost is my favourite run bar none. From a purely scenic and terrain perspective, it abounds.…

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I’ve been thinking lately about our expectations on CEOs and leaders generally. Having a variety of different roles, as an investor, director and consultant, I’ve had the privilege of observing leadership dynamics over a long period of time. I…

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A friend recently began a new role with an organization and was busy beavering away sorting out her induction process. As she did so, it came time to set up her shiny new corporate email account. Being a consultant…

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