Home (working) Truths
What is the future of work? That’s one of the biggest questions left hanging in the air as a result of Covid-19, and it’s one that has enormous repercussions for people’s wellbeing.
Considerations on the ‘new normal’ of bringing people back together again
LIVE LIFE – PROTECT YOUR FUTURE – STAY WELL “This is why a powerfully different culture, evolved brand values and expanded consciousness will mean the difference between success and failure in post Covid recovery”. Where is the ‘new normal’ to be found? Hidden in plain sight. The need for a focus on overall wellbeing, health…
Sustainable health for humankind, if not now, when?
There has never been a more pertinent time for the health and wellbeing of humanity. We have been flirting with wellness practice for some time, maybe we’ve got comfortable with the dimensions that influence our own wellbeing barometer but on the whole, have we have deferred ‘real’ effort to the ubiquity of tomorrow? The time…
Is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia heading for a revolution in the name of advantage, citizen liberation and tourism appeal?
What is it that will catapult Amaala (and KSA) to being an authentic world wellbeing capital and enduring legacy for humanity? Nothing short of a revolution.
Be Happy
I am just back from the World Government Summit in Dubai, where we got an update on the state of wellbeing in the world. What were the lessons? The key lesson was the news from Ruut Veenhoven, the world’s foremost Bibliographer of Happiness these last 30 years, that average world Life Satisfaction is rising. It…
Do it like Apple
The world is currently beset by the so-called “productivity paradox”: despite all the excitement about technology and innovation, falling productivity rates persist in reducing the world’s long-term potential growth. So why isn’t the 4th industrial revolution and all the ground-breaking technology that comes with it like Artificial Intelligence and genetic engineering, translating into higher productivity?…
Doing Wellbeing
Travellers, guests and consumers, really do give a damn what a brand stands for. This reality was endorsed recently by Bill Walshe, the CEO (aka CPO) of the Viceroy Hotel Group during his first TED talk ‘A Roadmap of Pride’ Bill spoke of creating a sense of equality across the business and helping everyone see…
‘Outdoor’ economy
Analysts do not pay enough attention to the increasing relevance of the outdoor recreation industry for “hard-core” economic growth.
Hospitality in transition
Luxury, similarly to beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. The perception of luxury to one person may be anathema to another.
Go for a walk!
There is no longer any doubt that creativity – a critical ingredient of robust decision-making – is improved when walking.