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If the fool would persist in his folly …

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Stephen Shellard

“If the fool would persist in his folly he would become wise.” This aphorism from William Blake, amongst other things, supports the notion that to be playful, without the fear of error, is an important condition for learning. Innocence and … Continue reading →

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Leadership in the 2019 Election: the Good, the Bad and the Indifferent

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Stephen Shellard

Let me start by putting in a word for Nicola Sturgeon. Were she to concede to be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom she would probably make a better hand at the job than the other candidates on offer. Once … Continue reading →

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A Second Round with the Champ: Will Boris Hen it?

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Stephen Shellard

During the Tory leadership campaign, Boris Johnson was interviewed by Andrew Neil.  Neil was obviously determined to thwart Johnson from diverting the event into one of his rhetorical flights. Indeed, at  one point, the aspiring party leader interjected: “You’re choleric … Continue reading →

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Boris versus Jeremy

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Stephen Shellard

There are I think moments when a leader should stand on principle. There are however other moments when they should listen and be led; this is such a moment.
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