by Alison Gitelson | 21 Oct 2010 | Uncategorised
I haven’t written a Bumble Bee Insight for a couple of months. As I tell new subscribers, I only write them at irregular intervals and when something inspires me. Why is this? It’s a long standing rebellion against routine and predictability. Probably silly at my age...
by Alison Gitelson | 8 Apr 2010 | Uncategorised
Emma Thompson (writer, actress) shared her view on balancing career, family and hobby in an interview on channel24 today. Her answer is so pragmatic – I just loved it. She was asked “How to balance your career and being a mother with your activism? You’re...
by Alison Gitelson | 7 Nov 2008 | Change, Leader-Management, Self Leadership
Believe in your ability Comments I just came across this quote from Obama. This is precisely what I was talking about in the previous post.People make change. The leader inspires and focuses the efforts. “I’m asking you to believe. Not just in my ability...
by Alison Gitelson | 1 Feb 2008 | Change
Adjusting to Less Power Comments It’s just after 8 am and I still have power so I can pretty comfortably expect to be okay for the next two hours.A few weeks ago I had a “to do” list that I slotted in between appointments. Now I have a “to do” list that’s marked “PC”,...
by Alison Gitelson | 12 Jan 2008 | Uncategorised
In today’s Insights from the Hive, my thoughts on New Years resolutions and practical steps for making change. A week ago I was invited to be a guest on Radio 702’s Saturday health and wellness slot. However I only received the message very late so when I replied the...