An excellent benefit of having a blog (even if nobody reads it)

One of the benefits of having a blog, even if nobody reads it, is you can use it to assemble and store valuable links for your work or life. I was reading the Irish Times this morning on my iPad and came across a case that illustrates a point I am arguing in an employment… Continue reading An excellent benefit of having a blog (even if nobody reads it)

Simeon Burke’s failure to test the Gardai evidence in High Court investigation

The High Court investigation under Article 40 of the Constitution into the legality of Simeon Burke’s arrest and detention concluded yesterday. Simeon Burke had made, according to Mr Justice Cregan, “wild and unfounded allegations” against the arresting Gardai. Yet when the Gardai gave evidence on oath in the hearing Simeon Burke declined to cross examine… Continue reading Simeon Burke’s failure to test the Gardai evidence in High Court investigation

Getting 1-star reviews

All the great books and films have a plethora of 1-star reviews. And that’s a good thing. Because if you make or do something for everyone, for the general populace, you may avoid 1-star reviews, but you will make something average, something mediocre. Something designed to avoid 1-star reviews and land somewhere in the middle… Continue reading Getting 1-star reviews

Distribution channels and your small business

If marketing is about changing the culture, then distribution channels for your message are of vital importance. There are many channels of distribution nowadays to allow you distribute your message and make a change: videos on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, podcasts, websites, blogs, Instagram, TikTok, email newsletters. If you are a small business owner like me… Continue reading Distribution channels and your small business

Wilson’s Hospital v Enoch Burke-is there any equivalence in the conduct of the parties?

A commenter on my YouTube channel last week remarked that the conduct of both parties in the Wilson’s Hospital School dispute with Enoch Burke was poor and neither was more ‘righteous’ than the other. My reply was that there was no equivalence to be found between the conduct of both parties if you have any… Continue reading Wilson’s Hospital v Enoch Burke-is there any equivalence in the conduct of the parties?

Simple solutions to complex problems-Sinn Féin’s impressive social media activity

Listening to the radio yesterday morning-the Brendan O’Connor show-a panellist commented that Sinn Féin’s social media work was immensely effective and impressive as it sells the story that there are simple solutions to complex problems. And this simple story, so easy to understand, is being gobbled up by younger generations who are behind the surge… Continue reading Simple solutions to complex problems-Sinn Féin’s impressive social media activity