So I’ve finally finished the book by Steven Bartlett – Happy Sexy Millionaire.
I’ll honest, I didn’t really want to read it at first – but once I got into it, and half through – absolutely loved it! What a great book. There’s some nuggets of information that will stay with me – and I encourage you to go out and buy the book and read it. My Friday Thought today is a photo from one of the pages in the book… talking about the time we have on this planet.
We all talk about how much time we have, and how it’s limited. But do we really?
So recently, I started reading the book by Steven Bartlett… really good book! Only a few chapters in and there’s some good examples he’s sharing.
Today’s thought is about gratitude. And how it should be on a regular basis rather than ad-hoc.
I was listening to BBC Radio 5 Live tis morning… and they were talking about how chaotic it’ll be this summer for many British folk wanting to travel.
First, you have everything happening with the airlines. Cancelled flights, manic at the airport, etc… then the rails may be going on strike in June… then the cost of fuel, yep – in the news that it could easily cost you over £100 to fill up your car. The perfect storm. Many in the travel industry, haven’t seen anything like this in their lifetime.
Many are blaming the lockdown – many people didn’t go anywhere, so companies were forced to lay off staff… but now it’s back to normal, are rapidly recruiting staff.
Many are blaming technology. Because of the ability to work from home, many commuters don’t need to travel. For example, the rail in the UK is operating at roughly 89% compared to pre-covid levels… whilst that is still high, not high enough and definitely not increasing as they had seen for several years.
But is this all a surprise?
For sure, some elements are.
But not all.
We know what technology can do. How it can disrupt.
But in all honesty, every company is a ‘tech’ company.
They rely on heavy amounts of technology for a variety of operations.
But have they been forward looking enough?
Whilst I don’t know the answer, for those who want to travel this summer and plans are being disrupted… what I do know is, it’ll be at least another 12 to 18 months before it’s back to normal in terms of having the right number of people working, the right number of flights departing and arriving etc…
This is where companies should be looking at what is happening in the technology world and how it could impact them further.
There’s a number of things we can’t control.
There’s a number of things within our control. That we should control.
We know and have heard about the metaverse.
We know and have heard about crypto-currency.
We know and have heard about the mix of on-line and brick and mortar stores.
We know and have heard about the need for mental health/wellbeing.
We know and have heard about habits changing – is 9to5 over?
If we know all this… are we then ready and prepared?
Back to the Future… gave stardom to the DeLorean DMC-12. And let’s be honest that was the last we heard of it.
Until now….
Because, DeLorean are back, with an electric car!
DeLorean just revealed its new all-electric Alpha5 concept car featuring the iconic gull-wing doors
The DeLorean Motor Company revealed an all-new concept EV that harkens back to the iconic DMC-12.
Dubbed the Alpha5, the new model seats four and features gull-wing doors.
DeLorean says the Alpha5 will make its debut at Pebble Beach during Monterey Car Week in August.
Like the original, the Alpha5 features a sleek silhouette and gull-wing doors. In place of the 2.8-liter V6 engine, a 100 kilowatt-hour battery is expected to deliver a top speed of 155 mph and a range of 300 miles.
To paraphrase the time-traveling Doc Brown, “Gas? Where we’re going, we don’t need gas.”
The new model also makes room for two rear seats, doubling the capacity.
While the cars share some branding and design elements, the new DeLorean Motor Company is not the same as the one founded by John DeLorean back in the 1970’s. After just a few years of production, the original DeLorean went bankrupt, and the branding was eventually sold to a service and parts company now known as Classic DMC.
Classic DMC has an ownership stake in the new DeLorean, but is otherwise uninvolved in the operation of the company. Also, the Alpha5 was designed by the team at Italdesign, which was co-founded by Giorgetto Giugiaro, who shaped the DMC-12.
So there you go… want an electric car? want something that’s got a bit of heritage?… then this could be for you. I do believe though.. the flux capacitor is not part of the accessories offered. Currently.
In an average year, Apple holds three to four events. There’s usually a spring event in March, the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, a September event that’s focused on iPhone and Apple Watch, and sometimes an October event if there are iPads or Macs expected.
Apple always holds its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, and we’re not expecting any deviation from the standard plan in 2022. WWDC often takes place early in the month, and for the last two years, it has been a digital event rather than an in-person event. This year’s keynote is set to be held on Monday, June 6.
What we know, is that there’ll be the new operating system, 16… that’ll be shared.
Whilst you might not be overtly excited by this… Apple is working on new features for notifications, the Messages app, the Lock screen, and more, with some of the rumored features listed below.
Overhauled Lock screen with wallpapers that have “widget-like capabilities.”
There will be “significant” improvements to notifications, though we don’t know specific details.
Messages app with “social network-like functionality” with a specific focus on audio messages.
Health app with expanded sleep tracking functionality and medicine management. Apple is working on a tool that will let users scan their pill bottles into the app, plus there are new women’s health features expected.
Fresh Apple apps are in the works, with no more specific information.
Apple is also working on “new ways of system interaction,” but it’s not quite clear what that means.
New Fitness+ workout types.
Apple Music classical app with interface based on Primephonic, an app Apple acquired in 2021.
On top of this, Apple also want users of the iPad have more of a laptop/computer feel.
iPadOS 16 will get many of the new features that are introduced in iOS 16, but Apple is also working on additional functionality that’s iPad specific.Â
There is a new multitasking interface that’s in the works, and it will include a notable overhaul to multitasking and windowing on the tablet form factor. Apple could perhaps bring iPadOS more in line with macOS.
There’ll be news on the operating system for the iWatch, Mac and the Apple TV.
And don’t forget… in September, Apple will hold another event and we’re expecting the new iPhone 14…! (Lots of rumours to what it’ll be like… which I’ll share very soon with you all!)
So for the moment, look forward to a new and improved operating system for the Apple products we use in our life.
Recently, Sidhu Moosewala – a singer, actor, artist who was from the northern region of India, called Punjab was shot dead.
He was a Global Superstar. Some huge artists around the world put messages on their social media channels and many people were saddened to learn about his untimely death.
One thing that really stuck out for me, was a post on Instagram. Which is my Friday Thought… I don’t think it needs any extra words from me.
If you follow me on Twitter, you’d have noticed, that I was at Wembley on the weekend. Sunday, Nottingham Forest played Huddersfield.. in the Championship Playoff Final. An opportunity to be promoted to the Premiership and moreso… the financial advantage of £170m.
But let’s take a step back.
In September 2021… this is how the league table looked…
An announcement was made by the club…
Nottingham Forest have sacked Chris Hughton after six defeats in their opening seven league games left the club bottom of the Championship with one point.
Having already overseen Forest’s worst start to a season in 108 years, Hughton’s final game in charge was a 2-0 loss to Middlesbrough at the City Ground on Wednesday.
Hughton out.
Cooper in.
And what a turnaround.
He changed a few things. And the result was, he brought the club to a Top 6 finish and moreso.. saw Forest beat the likes of Leicester and Arsenal in the FA Cup.
But how?
Well… there’s one key thing he’s done. And that’s using emotional intelligence.
What is Emotional Intelligence Bal?
What Steve Cooper has done is build belief into the team. He’s coached the players, had the right coaching staff with him, understand what the aims and objectives are, worked closely with the CEO, got the right players in the team (loans from other teams that strengthen the team)… but most important, built a purpose of belonging.
He had a bbq and invited the players, the staff, kids, everyone… it was a lovely day. Showed that the team is one big family.
Now don’t get me wrong… he’s tried things, and sometimes they haven’t worked out. Maybe not playing a particular player for a match which was lost. There’s learnings to be had. And it’s those learnings that make us stronger.
Below is a picture of Djed Spence. But focus on what is on the poster behind him…
On the poster behind him… are personal messages from his family.
It’s these small touches that build the connection.
It’s these small touches that build the togetherness.
Yes, they are all individuals – but together a team. That needs to function but bring their individual skills and contribution to make the whole team a success.
Everyone operates differently. But having empathy, helps tremendously.
Not only with the players. But with the supporters. The way Steve Cooper has interacted. Each week has been a sell-out at the City Ground.
This leadership can be taken from the football pitch to the large businesses and organisations, where leaders are trained and built to have emotional intelligence.
There’s a number of things that Steve did… both on and off the pitch, this is the one that really struck out for me, as one that others can take away and learn from.
Oh, and this is what the table was like at the end of the season…
(For those unaware… top two are automatically promoted… 3 played 6 and 4 played 5…. then, the winners of both played in the playoff final).
Today’s thought is all about creating those memories.
I’ve got the book, which I’m reading, called Dance First, Think Later. Fantastic book. And one of the quotes is about what are you going to do… from which you can tell stories about for many years to come. Go and enjoy yourself, do things that you are passionate about and do things that will create those memories.
I’m reading Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King. Fantastic book! the section I’m on now, is about you – that you are one of the kind and individual. So why follow others?
We now, today frown upon slavery. But you know it was legal once upon a time. Be you, do the right things.
