David Massey

Inspiration

The things I notice and that inspire me from life, from art, from people.

30/09/18 Inspiration # , , , ,

Lane Greene: being an editor

I spend a lot of time when teaching writing trying to persuade authors to have the courage to write more concisely, to write less, to use shorter sentences and to simplify their grammar to subject, verb, object. Lane Greene edits for the Economist and in this Radio 4 podcast “Word of mouth” he talks to Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright about his work.

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15/09/18 Inspiration , My Events # , ,

How would you cope with the graveyard shift?

Always a pleasure to collaborate with SFC on training projects, especially when it means you get to check out the LUISS Hub in Milan. But the graveyard shift? really?

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13/01/18 Inspiration

What’s in Oprah’s speech?

Many will have seen, enjoyed and applauded Oprah Winfrey’s speech at last week’s Golden Globes, but what are some of the elements that made it so powerful?

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21/11/17 Inspiration

Unconscious entrepreneur

We have been making a recruiting video. Discover why I started TLNet and some of the joys of teaching.

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18/09/17 Inspiration

What happens when training goes interactive?

I am always delighted to work with the training arm of Confindustria SFC.

Check out what happened when we designed and ran a one-day presenting skills course for young entrepreneurs.

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01/07/17 Inspiration # , ,

Clinton can still deliver a speech

Clinton can still deliver a speech

At a memorial service held in the European Parliament in Strasbourg earlier today Former US president Bill Clinton paid tribute to former German chancellor Helmut Kohl.

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09/06/17 Inspiration # , , , , ,

Can royalty do facilitation?

Can royalty do facilitation?

When you have an opinion but manage not to give it, that’s when you know you can facilitate. Just ask the queen!

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19/04/17 Inspiration , My Events # , , ,

The PM’s Tales of the unexpected

So how long did Theresa and her team really plan this little escapade?

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02/04/17 Inspiration , My Events # , ,

Can you turn an expert into a trainer?

A familiar saying, designed, I’m sure, to belittle those in the teaching profession says: “Those that can, do. Those that can’t –  teach!” Ouch – go all the teachers.

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25/03/17 Inspiration # , ,

Is the nose touch a sign of lying?

Why does he touch his nose?

Do sports men and women tell the truth when interviewed on TV?

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When he spoke about creativity, education, children he was always worth listening to. He gave value to those who chose arts subjects because they were good at them. "If you're not prepared to be wrong you'll never be original".

If this #ENGvWAL first 27 mins is a sign of either team’s chances of success at the World Cup, with schoolboy errors, chatty, matey slaps on the back and no points, then we should all save ourselves the airfare (and I needn’t have left the beach)

Deeply saddened by this news. The picture shows Richard being his usual engaging, technically excellent and super-detailed self at a workshop in France. A pleasure to work with. Thoughts go to his family.