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The Legacy of Beatrix Potter

The Legacy of Beatrix Potter

This year is the 160th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter, children's author and creator of Peter Rabbit and a cast of many characters. On a recent trip to the Lake District, I took some Sunday reflection time to think about what her legacy reminds me of

(Live Long and) Prosper

(Live Long and) Prosper

The Currency of Trust

The Currency of Trust

Calling Freelancers and Creatives

Calling Freelancers and Creatives

Podcast

Episode 9: David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire

Episode 9: David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire

There's been a seismic shift in the past few years accelerated by the devolution of power away from Westminster and managed at local level by emergent Combined Authorities under the leadership of place-based mayors here in the UK. You'll see it and feel it in

Episode 8: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Episode 8: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Episode 7: What Is ESG, really?

Episode 7: What Is ESG, really?

Episode 6: Yorkshire Wine with Ryedale Vineyards

Episode 6: Yorkshire Wine with Ryedale Vineyards

Episode 5: Community-Owned Business with Plunkett UK and Bishop Wilton Shop

Episode 5: Community-Owned Business with Plunkett UK and Bishop Wilton Shop

Episode 4: Men's Mental Health with Matty Lewis

Episode 4: Men's Mental Health with Matty Lewis

Episode 3: The Legacy of Joseph Rowntree with Nick Smith

Episode 3: The Legacy of Joseph Rowntree with Nick Smith

Politics & Power

(Live Long and) Prosper

(Live Long and) Prosper

After the party conferences

The Currency of Trust

The Currency of Trust

Good Growth: The Rise of ‘Manchesterism’ and Northern Place-Based Leadership.

Good Growth: The Rise of ‘Manchesterism’ and Northern Place-Based Leadership.

Davos: the strong signals for social good

Davos: the strong signals for social good

A new frontline role for the Impact Economy

A new frontline role for the Impact Economy

Growth for Good

Growth for Good

Culture

Leadership Lessons from The Odyssey

Leadership Lessons from The Odyssey

What Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey tells us about purpose, leadership and the decisions that shape us. Leadership has never been about having all the answers. Yet, in an age of twenty-four-hour news, social media constancy and pressure for instant results, we often expect leaders

Reimagining Historic Churches

Reimagining Historic Churches

Hello 2026. How are you doing?

Hello 2026. How are you doing?

The Heritage Crisis for Historic Churches

The Heritage Crisis for Historic Churches

Good Ol' Charlie Brown!

Good Ol' Charlie Brown!