Simon BrayThe Art of being HelpfulTrue story. Friend A had just had a baby and was struggling to come to terms with how to keep his nipper happy. He was overwhelmed by all…Apr 14, 2017Apr 14, 2017
Simon BrayWhy giving a shit is the key to adaptive performance“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” was Mike Tyson’s legendary response when asked how he was going to deal with the…Nov 27, 2016Nov 27, 2016
Simon BrayWHAT I LEARNED AT RIKERS (value hustle and stay humble)I recently spent a morning at Rikers Island prison to kick off an entrepreneurship program for inmates as part of Defy Ventures. It blew my…Feb 16, 2016Feb 16, 2016
Simon BrayLEADING FOR INNOVATION ATTITUDEMr Pafford was the most intimidating teacher at my school. He taught Geography and coached the Under 16s rugby team. He was short and…Jan 18, 20161Jan 18, 20161
Simon BrayEXPANDING BEYOND THE CORE (and my Aunt’s new boyfriend)My Aunt can’t stop talking about Saga (a UK company servicing senior citizens, www.saga.co.uk). She’s just turned 65 and apparently they…Jan 18, 2016Jan 18, 2016
Simon BrayTHE POWER OF BEHAVIOR CODE (what teams can learn from the streets of La Boca)In Buenos Aires, on the streets of La Boca, in the shadow of La Bombonera, the phrase ‘El no tiene codigos’ is common. It means ‘he’s got…Jan 11, 2016Jan 11, 2016