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When it comes to asking questions, you’ll be familiar with the Five Ws: who, what, when, where and why. These five interrogative words have inherent value. They cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no," resulting in our frequent usage of them from a very young age. Much like poor Peggy Schuyler in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton , "how" gets an occasional look-in too (who, what, when, where, why… and how), but from author Simon Sinek’s perspective, no question is more im

At a time where businesses around the world are closing their doors, furloughing their staff and relying on Government intervention to pay basic bills, it’s unlikely that anyone thinks this is a great time to launch a new start-up. Unless, that is, they’ve dreamt up a genius, new business model that will thrive in this demanding environment in which we now find ourselves. Drone deliveries don’t sound so preposterous now, do they?! ​ There will come a point in the future when

There are many thought-provoking notions to be found within the pages of  It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work  — a strategy for celebrating “calm” in the world of work devised by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. One such notion is that comparison is not necessary —  or in some cases, is altogether detrimental — for the success of a company. Fried and Heinemeier Hansson explain: ​ "Lots of companies are driven by comparisons in general. Not just whether they’re first,

The sheer popularity of books pertaining to the world of work can be visible from a passing glance at a Waterstone’s window display. Time management, how to influence others, how to be less stressed, how to get what you want and feel happy whilst doing so…     Conversely, the supposed “secret” to managing your time more effectively can only be unlocked by spending your precious time learning how to do so.  In most cases, there is no quick fix — no single remedy to a lifelong

I’m not usually one for self-help books. I’ve always felt life lessons are best learned through enduring personal experience, rather than heeding prescriptive advice from writers who enjoy a very different existence to my own. ​ That said,  The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck   had an intriguing title and the coveted New York Times Bestseller accolade — enough to warrant a read from me.  Before reading the book, I was of the view that many of these so-called “experts” in hap