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Tag: politicians

David Cameron “What would his grandmother say ?”

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted November 24, 2014

I have been struck this week by realizing that I am becoming more political in my old age, more concerned about the state of the world, and more worried that there may be nothing I can do to make a…

Tags: collective consiousness, creativity, politicians, self-doubt
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What’s The Point….I feel political despair

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted October 26, 2014

This morning I took time to read the Arts Council’s 10 year strategy properly. It is an inspiring document, filled with important beliefs about the power of the arts to do good, the importance of community,  and the need for…

Tags: artscouncil, creativity, fracking, NHS, politicians, TTIP
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Scottish Thinking Environment Referendum

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted September 14, 2014

I have just finished re-reading the amazing work by Nancy Kline “Time To Think” in which she lays out a simple process to ignite the human mind.  I have used much of her teaching in my own CGO Surgeries and…

Tags: bbc, cgo coaching, listening, politicians
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Politicians and decisions in my name

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted January 30, 2014

So today the government voted for an amendment to an Immigration Act which the Minister of State in charge specified to the House was illegal and unworkable.  As Nick Robinson said we have entered Alice in Wonderland politics.  Labour seem…

Tags: activism, fracking, politicians, theatre
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