Poor behaviour often comes from other smaller acts that starts a sort of descent to oblivion. Real-world cases of corporate fraud provide evidence of the slippery slope of problematic behaviour. Interviews with financial executives indicted for accounting fraud reveal that their conduct in virtually all cases escalated gradually. Here’s how one former financial chief described it… Continue reading When contests go wrong….
Author: ggoulden
Whats in a name?
The nickname given to by his parents during his first year of life stayed with him throughout his life. Lucky for him the name RED given to him because of the colour of his hair was one he liked. His friend, CHUBBY, felt differently about the name given to him by his parents. Overweight as… Continue reading Whats in a name?
Leaders may lead but good leaders create more leaders
Currently we are in the middle of the global 16 Days of Activism. A global campaign to address mens violence against women and girls. There's a clear role for men in this work. Some thoughts. In the last decade my work has taken me down many paths. On all these I have learned. I’ve learned… Continue reading Leaders may lead but good leaders create more leaders
Red Arrows, Red Flags and how to address toxic cultures.
Over the past few days news reels have been talking about a toxic culture in one of the United Kingdom’s biggest institutions. On this occasion policing was spared, with the focus this time centred on one of this country’s national treasures, The Red Arrows. A story in the Times, UK confirmed that more than 40… Continue reading Red Arrows, Red Flags and how to address toxic cultures.
Making it better for our boys….
When Chloe Kelly scored the winning goal in extra time for England against Germany, securing a 2-1 win and the country's first ever women's major tournament victory, the 24-year-old celebrated in a way which many have suggested could inspire a generation of young girls to follow their dreams. Kelly's celebration was a throwback to retired USA… Continue reading Making it better for our boys….