Author Archives: Vaughan Granier

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Core Values

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Vaughan Granier

Over the past few months, I have been thinking about some of my core beliefs in life, and whether they remain valid. Its good, in my mind, to never assume something to be always valid in the form that it … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on NZ Employment Laws and COVID-19

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Vaughan Granier

Employers changing their employees working conditions and pay during this COVID-19 lockdown are currently facing the greatest challenge to society and to business survival we have ever seen. Employees too, are standing on the brink of massive personal and financial … Continue reading →

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What a year.

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Vaughan Granier

Usually, looking back on a year is something I leave to the bloggers and the self-absorbed. This time feels different. So, at the risk of being a self-absorbed blogger, let me just say that 2018 sucked in so many freaking … Continue reading →

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Healing from our Hurt

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Vaughan Granier

A well known story: “A teacher was teaching her class … and gave them the following exercise to perform. She had the children take a piece of paper. Then she told them to crumple it up, stomp on it, and … Continue reading →

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Absolutes. Non-Absolutes. Truth. Love.

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Vaughan Granier

Today I spent an hour with a trans person. I am not sure whether they were transitioning, or intersex. No matter. They were learning a new job, and I was the “guinea pig”. So we sat together for a while, … Continue reading →

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Me and American Politics.

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Vaughan Granier

This is pretty long. No apologies, read or do not read, as you wish. It’s a sort of a “mea culpa”, and also a challenge to myself and others. I’m OK with that apparent contradiction. My interest in American politics … Continue reading →

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Confrontation

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Vaughan Granier

Confrontation. It’s what happens! If you are breathing, you are probably in some kind of confrontation with someone somewhere.  A manager, a colleague, a competitor, a sports person, family member etc. If not today; then probably tomorrow or next week. … Continue reading →

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A Random Glimpse of Excellence

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Vaughan Granier

Yesterday I witnessed something beautiful and worthy of putting out there. Life takes many turns and we all go through some difficult stuff at times, and there are no exceptions. But occasionally the gods of providence allow us to overhear … Continue reading →

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The “Murmuration” of Change

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Vaughan Granier

I have to admit, I’m always a little surprised at the degree of confidence with which companies enter into change or realignment programs. The statistics clearly show that a huge proportion of change programs fail, either completely or at the … Continue reading →

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Being All There

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Vaughan Granier

It was very sobering realising that my choices and routines did not just set the rhythm and stability of my world, but that they equally  affected the rhythm and stability of every life that was intimately connected with mine. Especially … Continue reading →

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