Simply Karen
Worse Than Mediocrity
Recalls a stepfather's rule that mediocrity is not the order of the day, and the case for always striving to do better.
My Sweet Lord
On George Harrison's song and the spiritual journey behind it.
On Eagle's Wings
A prayer for comfort and solace built around the hymn, and on trusting faith through turbulent times.
Here Comes the Sun
Inspired by the Beatles song, a piece for hopeful people on choosing to fight and swim upstream in challenging times.
In My Life
Reflections on the places and people of the past, inspired by the Beatles song, and on how we have changed.
Legacies
On how DNA, nurture and social influence shape our destinies, prompted by a conversation about nation building.
Cliff Notes
On Cliff Notes as a study aid for literature, and why shortcuts and summaries should supplement real reading and deeper thinking, never replace them.
Change the World
Reflections on Eric Clapton's song and the film Phenomenon, on the urgency of making a difference and leaving the world better.
Fa! La! La! La! La!
A Christmas-season reflection on the passing of Nelson Mandela, and on forgiveness, compassion and the legacy great leaders leave.
Do We Operate in Free Markets?
Prompted by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's remark that politics now drives markets, a look at what that means for capitalism, trade and commerce.
Candour Please
Why candour is a key trait for change agents, and how speaking up and adapting in a timely way lets people and organisations grow.
Poor Little Lost Sheep
A concerned response to a news report of schoolchildren's behaviour at an after-school party, and what it says about guidance for young people.
Ode to Mediocrity
Asks when society lost basic courtesies and decency, and what that means for how we treat children and one another.
Thirty Pieces of Silver
Examines the symbolism of the thirty pieces of silver in the story of Judas's betrayal and what it can teach.
Fake Fendi
Using a Sex and the City episode about a fake Fendi purse to explore authenticity versus appearances.
The Little Engine That Could
A call to move beyond negativity and doom and gloom, and recover a sense of purpose and national pride.
Let's Samba
A personal piece on dancing, family and Sergio Mendes's remix of Mas Que Nada.
