by IanHatton | Sep 12, 2017 | Compassion, Connection, Courage, Laughter, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Listening, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
I appreciate the journey. I have too often rushed to destinations. Especially on holiday. Get there as fast as possible. Stressed. Irritable. Even more in need of a rest. Taking days to unwind. Of course I had heard of people who make the trip part of the vacation. It...
by IanHatton | May 9, 2017 | Courage, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Listening, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
Others are so blameworthy. Politicians. Bosses. Spouses. Parents. Traffic. We even blame the weather. I recently asked someone what had happened that they didn’t let me know that they were going to be late. The reply? The phone’s battery was flat. Ah, so...
by IanHatton | Feb 20, 2017 | Compassion, Connection, Courage, Leadership, Listening, Totally-Ian-Blog
Maybe rock bands are simply teams. The best are high performing teams. I believe Fleetwood Mac is a great example. (Part 1 can be found here: http://www.totally-ian.com/team-lessons-listening-fleetwood-mac-part-1) Team lesson five – experiment Not everything is...
by IanHatton | Feb 10, 2017 | Connection, Courage, Leadership, Life, Listening, Totally-Ian-Blog
Fleetwood Mac are one of my all-time greatest bands. What a band, what a team. Rumours was one of the first albums I purchased – I was about 14 years young. Whilst it is no longer one of my favourites, it held records for sales, hits, and time spent at the top....
by IanHatton | Dec 20, 2016 | Compassion, Courage, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Listening, Totally-Ian-Blog
I’m going fishing I got me a line Nothin’ I do’s gonna’ make the difference So I’m taking the time Ian? Going fishing? Not likely! Not for one who has stated: “when I have nothing to do I don’t need a fishing rod in my hands...
by IanHatton | Nov 4, 2016 | Connection, Liberty, Life, Listening, Totally-Ian-Blog
I love music. I like smooth Jazz and R&B like Dianna Krall and Gregory Porter. I like the Blues of all kinds. Rock & Country Blues like Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, and Boz Scaggs. More conventional Blues like BB King, Muddy Waters, George Thorogood, and James...