Why do some successful people have mentors but other people don’t? Bill Gates has forfeited his position as the world’s richest person because of his philanthropy. Is he right to do so? Would you put 10,000 hours in to achieve your dreams? Where did these famous entrepreneurs start their careers? Bill Gates attacks the recent […]
By Jatinder Singh, Associate Partner, Lighthouse International Previously we looked at the difference between the Personality and Character Ethic and how legends know that building their character and applying effective principles of living is the only way to legitimate long-term success. Stephen R. Covey (recognised as one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential Americans) in his […]
Image @ Wikimedia By James Mills, Mentorship Coach & Associate Partner, Lighthouse International Great Britain has continued to dominate on the cycling track at the Rio Olympics. This has, however, been a relatively recent phenomenon – Great Britain has won more gold medals in the last 3 Olympic Games than the previous 25 in cycling! So […]
876 Total views, 10 Views today In the brilliant video below, vulnerability and shame researcher, Brené Brown speaks about her own experience of blaming and she also talks about her research results regarding blame. This is definitely a must watch and brilliantly animated 🙂 So…Why Do We Blame? Blaming Gives Us a Feeling of Control “How many of […]
252 Total views, 1 Views today By Shaun Cooper, Director, Lighthouse International “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was […]
By Shaun Cooper, Director & Senior Mentorship Coach, Lighthouse International What makes great leaders and true legends stand out and what do they do differently? “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Sir Isaac Newton Leadership is a subject that is misunderstood by many and yet so […]
The One Key Factor Behind Benjamin Franklin’s Success By Shaun Cooper, Director & Senior Mentorship Coach, Lighthouse International Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He accomplished some incredible things in his lifetime. What was even more astounding was that he was born into a poor family, and thus had […]
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By Shaun Cooper, Director & Senior Mentorship Coach, Lighthouse International The price we pay for putting results ahead of people hurts in the long-term. When results are more important than the people, there is a significant price to be paid in the long run. Particularly in a fast-paced world like sport or business that’s predominately driven […]
“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” – The Hobbit: […]
By Jatinder Singh, Associate Partner & Mentorship Coach, Lighthouse International It’s estimated that 1 in 8 men in the UK suffer from some sort of mental health disorder and three out of four suicides are committed by men. Thankfully this issue is gaining greater and greater prominence with Prince Harry recently bringing together top sporting legends […]
The celebration of athletic strength, determination and creativity is spoken of around the world through the Olympic Games. Representing their country’s proudly in the hopes of obtaining medals and Olympic glory through the single largest sporting event every 4 years is a dream come true for many athletes. While it may look natural, training for […]
380 Total views, 1 Views today A Dose of Daily Inspiration… By Kris Deichler, Associate Partner, Lighthouse International It’s so easy to think that the way we see something is the way that it is. However how often is our opinion based on a very clear understanding of the other person, or their perspectives? How much time do we spend learning […]
By Jatinder Singh, Associate Partner, Lighthouse International “I went to my boss, and I said, ‘Look, I’d like to design these ties because I think they could be new.’ He said, ‘The world isn’t ready for Ralph Lauren.’ I never forgot that because… I thought that was a compliment.” – Ralph Lauren I’m sure you […]
