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View From The Sticks »
The cost of everything, the value of nothing
Posted on 3:17pm Friday 24th May 2013
The local elections that took place recently in Wiltshire, but not in Swindon, served to remind me that Swindon isn’t actually part of the county anymore.
View From The Sticks »
Car Park Philosophy
Posted on 1:54pm Friday 17th May 2013
I have a habit of using what I call ‘Car Park Philosophy’ to explain how carrot and stick get confused and ultimately transposed.
Dan Johnson »
DAN THE FAN: Who made the grade in 2012-13 season?
Posted on 6:00am Friday 17th May 2013
WITH the dust now settling on another crazy Town campaign. I've been reviewing how the squad performed.
The Business of Life »
For exhibiting sake!
Posted on 1:28pm Wednesday 15th May 2013
I sympathise with any small business owner because trying to choose where to invest your time and money is a minefield. But, if you work form the adage that there is no failure only feedback and learn from each of your experiences, then you will always be growing, as an individual and as a business.
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Celebration and best practice session highlights mental health@work
Posted on 10:41am Monday 13th May 2013
Swindon Mindful Employer Network in 5 year celebration session
View From The Sticks »
Public grouses
Posted on 3:11pm Friday 10th May 2013
The Adver ran a story this week that stated that four pubs had planning applications placed against them which, if successful, would turn each into a private home or a nursery.
The Business of Life »
A video blog about what it is I do
Posted on 12:09pm Friday 10th May 2013
A change from the usual today, I have created a video blog to describe how I coach and a little bit more about me.
Dan Johnson »
DAN THE FAN: Missed penalty not even half the Storey
Posted on 6:00am Friday 10th May 2013
When Aden Flint powered his header over the line in the 95 minute, it felt like having 1,800 people being told they had won the lottery.
Dan Johnson »
DAN THE FAN: We’re all aboard the end-of-season rollercoaster yet again
Posted on 6:00am Friday 3rd May 2013
When someone has seen me ecstatic or in total despair after a Town game,I’ve been asked ‘why do you care so much?’ or even the receiving end of the toe-curling phrase ‘it’s only a game’.
Bookworm »
Readers block (and that's The Truth)
Posted on 12:42pm Wednesday 1st May 2013
I HAVE just finished the last page of Terry Pratchett's The Truth.
The Business of Life »
The Importance Of Networking
Posted on 8:07am Wednesday 1st May 2013
George Bernard Shaw wrote: “If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.“
A Teen's View »
Catty Comments
Posted on 12:03pm Sunday 28th April 2013
I found out recently that when a pet cat goes missing, you aren’t allowed to report it, whereas if a pet dog goes missing, you are then allowed to! As a big cat lover and an owner of two gorgeous, fluffy cats, I don’t think that this is fair! People love their cats just as much as others love their dogs, so why should one species be considered more important?
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