 The end of 2025 is nigh, which means that time of the year when many folk take stock and ponder the future is upon us. Some people use the time to scrutinise the year past closely and make resolutions, some pause and ponder, and others hardly blink. While the idea of New Year resolutions leaves me cold, I do think about my quest to become a better person. And, with it, I usually select a few books to read during the year ahead. For me, reading—typically, long-form books (hard copy, not on-screen)—is a valuable means of relaxing, reflecting, refuelling, and exercising my cognition. If the insights gained are useful in my work-life as well, that is a bonus. This year, I have selected six books from my shelf, to tackle alongside a slow-reading project:
My slow-reading project? Tolstoy's War and Peace. I intend to read one chapter a day, for 366 days. If you read, would you mind sharing what you have ahead of you, to inform my future choices?
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I had the very good fortune to be in Boston recently, a brief visit to respond to a couple of enquiries ahead of the main reason for visiting the US East Coast, which was a keynote contribution at the International Corporate Governance Network annual conference in New York. When told Thomas Doorley III, the founder and now emeritus chair of Sage Partners, of my travels, he was quick to suggest we should meet up. Tom is a generous man. We have known each other for nigh on a decade now. I always come away from our conversations feeling enriched having sat with him and listened. So, when he spoke of his new project, a podcast series entitled, "Navigating the fog of change", and asked if I would sit with him, an affirmative response came easily. Our conversation, which explored the role of boards in times of great change, including the critical 'compass' role, is now available on the Sage Partners' YouTube channel. I'd be gratified if you would listen in. It'll cost you 29 minutes, that's all! And, once you've listened, if you have questions or comments, please feel free to reply below, or get in touch with Tom or me. |
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