Do you feel lucky?
I've just finished reading What Happened, Hillary Clinton's book about losing the "un-lose-able election". It took me back to an interview I saw a few years ago with Australian columnist,…
A single story
A few years ago, I had the enormous privilege of seeing Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie speak about her latest novel. I knew nothing about her except that she was Nigerian and that she…
Nobel Museum -Stockholm (Image credit: Jarkko Manty via Pixabay)
The original ideas man
This is the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, housed in the old Stock Exchange building in the shadow of Storkyrkan‘s baroque steeple. It is right in the heart of the old…
A moving tribute
In 2014 888,246 hand-made ceramic poppies were planted in the moat surrounding the Tower of London to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Britain’s involvement in World War I. A collaboration…
Having reservations
Recently I went out to see a show with some friends of mine and we followed this up with drinks and dinner. We had a great time. The show was witty, topical…
Are customers the source of happy ever after?
Finland, it seems, is the happiest place on earth. Yes, the Finns have topped the charts this year in the UN’s latest World Happiness Report ahead of Norway, Denmark, Iceland…
Profit, purpose and the power of advocacy
Recently I had the opportunity to learn more about UK handmade cosmetics brand LUSH. Ever since, I've been reflecting about a surprising discovery - the complete separation of the LUSH's…
Creating a customer first legacy
Christian Dior's customer-led approach created a poweful legacy Visiting the DIOR: Designer of Dreams exhibition in London this month I was stunned by room after room of glorious couture. But…