We are certainly seeing an abundance of iniquity today as the horrors of (Putin’s) Russia’s assault on Ukraine are all too evident.
How will we respond to this and other challenges that may be closer to home?
Will we choose hardness or numbness?
Or will we choose to serve who and how we can within our circumstances and means?
Read MoreIn spite of an abrupt ending to his tenure as Head Coach, Marcelo Bielsa has cemented himself in Leeds United folklore.
That is in no small part due to the values that he lived by – as a man and in his work.
In a world full of narcissistic leadership, Bielsa is an anti-narcissist.
These are a few of my reflections from Bielsa’s time at Leeds United.
Read MoreI was about to clear my whiteboard, but felt prompted to share something on it that has been invaluable to me in not only surviving but thriving in challenging times: three mantras.
These mantras (or phrases) have been invaluable in grounding me and setting my course right each and every morning.
They serve as valuable reminders.
Please share this with someone who may need them.
Read MoreSeason 2 of the Real Clear Values podcast is now complete…
And what a season it was.
For a first season of guest interviews, I couldn’t be happier with the calibre of guests and quality of conversations!
This is a summary of what we covered.
Read MoreI recently reflected on the fact that if I donated money to every worthy cause that needs it, not only would I be flat broke but I’d also be in mountains of debt.
This financial analogy extends to the self as well.
Giving headspace, attention and care to every instance of suffering and injustice that pops up on a social feed or on the news may damage you mentally, emotionally, spiritually and perhaps even physically (they’re all connected).
You simply can’t afford to take on everything yourself.
Find a better way through the principle of stewardship.
Read MoreIt’s the wrong time of year to be talking about graduations isn’t it?
But following what feels like graduations for two of my clients in consecutive weeks, it’s certainly got me thinking about what it means to graduate and level up…
If you want to level up well before the next graduation season then get in touch to see how 3 Stewardships mentoring might work for you.
Read MoreIt’s exciting to think about doing the work that you were put on this earth to do.
Most people can get a buzz off that.
But it’s less exciting to actually do that work in the midst of challenges and trials when you have every good reason to stop, or at least take a break.
I’m glad I carried on in spite of some disruptive challenges that I faced early this summer.
Read MoreTwo experiences at the end of this week reminded me of the value of regularly visiting sacred spaces in a noisy world.
Sacred spaces don’t only enable us to get results in a spiritual context, but in all aspects of life.
What’s more is that we don’t have to rely on our proximity to abbeys, cathedrals or other places of worship to visit sacred spaces; we can create our own.
If you take the time to do so earnestly, and visit often, then you may find a much needed oasis.
Read MoreThis Father’s Day I’m more than 300 miles away from my dad.
The distance gave me an added sense of responsibility to write something meaningful in his card.
I’m glad that I took the relatively small amount of time to do so.
It made me appreciate the role that my dad played, through how he lives his life, in teaching me the principle of stewardship.
Read MoreWhen I was three years old, I was lured into a dangerous situation by a neighbour.
It was my mum’s uncompromising care that saved me from that situation.
And it was her uncompromising care that ensured that I wouldn’t be caught off guard malign influences as I grew older.
Nothing exemplifies Stewardship like a mother’s love for her child.
Stewardship of this magnitude is essential in a world full of distractions, temptations and challenges.
Read MoreNobody Needs Judgment. But Everybody Needs Clarity.
This is especially true in a world full of distractions, temptations and challenges.
We need clarity on what we’re choosing to reject if we’re to make a meaningful decision about what to espouse.
These choices have a significant impact on our outcomes.
My purpose isn’t to judge, just to clarify.
Read MoreThe temptation of gratuitous sex is ubiquitous, especially in a world of online apps and sites.
Whether or not we succumb to that temptation is highly consequential, however; not only for ourselves but also for others (perhaps more than we might think).
Whilst the desire for sex can be powerful, it does not inherently enslave us or take away our choice.
Ultimately, the choice is simple: Stewardship or Anti-Stewardship?
Read MorePerhaps the most unpleasant passage I’ve read in a novel is found in Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment.
It encapsulates the Anti-Stewardship mindset, which is characterised by selfishness and instant gratification, and is a saboteur of success at every level.
The world is groaning under the weight of the Anti-Stewardship mindset.
Read MoreI’ve long had the inclination to create a podcast on values, a key area of focus within my mentoring practice.
Now, it’s finally happening.
Stand by for Real Clear Values with Tom English.
Read MoreHow can Britain help its former prime ministers to stay out of trouble?
An odd question, perhaps, but one that was recently answered by The Economist newspaper in view of David Cameron’s involvement with now collapsed Greensill Capital.
According to The Economist, the answer is for the state to give former prime ministers a purpose and a pension when they leave office.
But can’t those who have been trusted to govern the country be trusted to govern their own lives after office?
I have another idea.
Read MoreThis time last year, I distinctly remember taking a long hard look at my sales strategy spreadsheet wondering who would buy in the midst of such disruption and uncertainty.
Now I’m reflecting on a year in which I exceeded my sales target by, perhaps, a record margin.
That is no accident.
If this reads like a sales brag in any way then I haven’t been clear enough.
My intention is to communicate a principle, stewardship, that is central to sustainable success.
I call it a key that will never rust.
And it applies to any job role and any industry.
Stewardship really is for sustainable success.
Read MoreSelf-leadership through Stewardship is foundational to a life of purpose, meaning and fulfilment. And it’s foundational to sustainable success.
The path of Stewardship is an exceptional journey like no other.
Want to learn more?
Drop me a line: tom@3stewardships.com.
Read MoreToday is Remembrance Sunday in the UK – a time to remember and express gratitude for British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.
Those who paid the ultimate price are especially remembered.
This year, I have an additional sense of appreciation for the values of the allied leaders that drove them forward in their opposition to the overwhelming force of tyranny and evil in WWII.
Neutrality was not, and still isn't, enough.
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