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Stories with Meaning

Stories with Meaning
16 July 20190Comments

Beware of Stamping Out Creativity

All of us need to feel that we have some form of power and are in control of our lives. It's easy to be swamped by rules and procedures and become

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Stories with Meaning
8 July 20190Comments

Mind Your Language

A long time ago there was a wise old man who spent his days wandering the countryside. He happened to pass near a village, and was approached by a woman who

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Stories with Meaning
24 June 20190Comments

Got the hump?

Are you in a Zoo? Here's a story for those who are not able to use their strengths on a daily basis... A mother and a baby camel were lying around under

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Stories with Meaning
17 June 20190Comments

A story about Potatoes, Eggs, and Coffee Beans

"I feel as though I'm in meltdown," a client exclaimed recently to me. "The pressure from the client and the stress of delivering the project are so intense!" "Interesting," I replied.

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Stories with Meaning
10 June 20190Comments

Everyone has a story. What’s yours?

A young teenager named Mary looked out from the speeding train’s window and shouted… "Dad, look at the trees! They are so beautiful but move by so quickly!" Her Dad grinned and

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Stories with Meaning
3 June 20190Comments

What are you worth? More than £10?

A professor started off a student seminar by holding up a £10 note. He asked, "Who would like this £10 note?" Every student raised their hand. The professor continued, "I am going to

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Stories with Meaning
26 May 20190Comments

The battle of the two wolves

One evening an old Cherokee Indian explained to his grandson about a battle that goes on inside of people. He told him that the battle is between two wolves that are

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Stories with Meaning
21 May 20190Comments

The story of the students’ BIG night out

Despite knowing they had an important exam the next day on maths and statistics, some University students went out to a party and had a great time. The students got to

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Stories with Meaning
13 May 20190Comments

What to do when your new clock breaks down…

The new clock was ticking away on the shelf two ticks to the second as any good, self-respecting clock should tick when it began to think about how many times

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