Prostate Awareness 11: “The Operation Went Well.”

Yesterday had the NanoKnife treatment. As mentioned previously, this is a non-invasive approach to treating prostate cancer.

Arrived at The Princess Grace Hospital at 7.30, after 9 hours fasting. The various tests were Read more

The Focusing On The Positive Parts Of People, Teams And Organisations Approach

This piece looks at how to focus on the positive parts of people, teams and organisations. Read more

D is for Alec And Mora Dickson: The Joy Of Being Able To Serve

Many people have encouraged others to use their strengths. These people have come from many different fields. They have been educators, leaders, managers, coaches, therapists, carers, social activists and others.

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L is for George Lyward: His Pioneering Work With Young People

George Lyward was a charismatic educationalist who lived between 1894 and and 1973. He is best known for achieving outstanding results at Finchden Manor, a therapeutic community for disturbed boys.

I was fortunate to Read more

Prostate Awareness 10: Date Set For The Operation

Mark Emberton did a Template Guided Biopsy on me on September 14. This is a more accurate form of biopsy than many other methods. Here is information about such a biopsy, though mine was Read more

Prostate Awareness 9: A Key Message For Men – Do An MRI First, Then A Biopsy

Today met up with Professor Mark Emberton and got some interesting news. The illness still diagnosed as being at Stage One, but other factors have emerged. These findings have highlighted the importance Read more

D is for John Dewey: His Approach To Education

John Dewey is often seen as the proponent of learning by doing – rather than learning by passively receiving. He believed that each child was active, inquisitive and wanted to explore. How to capitalise Read more

C is for Don Clifton: His Work On Strengths And With Gallup

Don Clifton chose to do positive work by helping people to build on their strengths. His work at The Gallup Organization led to many people across the world using the Clifton StrengthsFinder tool.

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H is for Bernard Haldane: His Pioneering Work On Strengths

Bernard and Jean Haldane

Bernard Haldane is recognised as one of the giants of the strengths philosophy, an approach he was already using in the 1940s. His legacy lives on Read more

A is for James Allen: His Approach To Having A Positive Attitude

The positive approach encourages people to employ their gifts and use these to help other people. It also suggests focusing on what they can control, rather than worrying about what they can’t.

Many people Read more