“Arcades are altruism turned architecture – private property given to an entire community.”
Source: Architecture Without Architects: A Short Introduction to Non-pedigreed Architecture
“You have to have approached a place from all four cardinal points if you want to take it in, and what’s more, you also have to have left it from all these points. Otherwise it will quite unexpectedly cross your path three or four times before you are prepared to discover it. One stage further, and you seek it out, you orient your-self by it. The same thing with houses. It is only after having crept along a series of them in search of a very specific one that you come to learn what they contain. From the arches of gates, on the frames of house doors, in letters of varying size, black, blue, yellow, red, in the shape of arrows or in the image of boots or freshly-ironed laundry or a word stoop or a stairway’s solid landing, the life leaps out at you, combative, determined, mute. You have to have traveled the streets by streetcar to realize how this running battle con-tinues up along the various stories and finally reaches its decisive pitch on the roofs.”
Source: Moscow Diary
“CSIPP™ (Crisis Solution Internal Philosophy and Practice) is a framework I created that is designed to help organizations effectively handle crises. It emphasizes proactive planning, continuous learning, and adaptability, focusing on maximizing the organization's ability to add value throughout the crisis.”
Source: The Virtuous Boardroom: How Ethical Corporate Governance Can Cultivate Company Success
“CSIPP™ stresses the importance of data in informing risk assessments and crisis response strategies. By utilizing data effectively, organizations can make informed decisions that protect their reputation and stakeholder trust.”
Source: The Virtuous Boardroom: How Ethical Corporate Governance Can Cultivate Company Success
“Shall I make you a cup of tea? He asked. It was the classic response to crisis practiced throughout these islands—in England, Scotland, and elsewhere. Emotional turmoil, danger, even disaster could be faced with far greater equanimity if the kettle was switched on. War has been declared! There’s been a major earthquake! The stock market has collapsed! Oh really? Let me put the kettle on….”
Source: The Revolving Door of Life
“Your will. I will. Yes, Lord.
The End”
“CSIPP™ emphasizes continuous risk evaluation and the development of targeted mitigation strategies. This proactive approach helps organizations identify and address potential reputational risks before they escalate into crises.”
Source: The Virtuous Boardroom: How Ethical Corporate Governance Can Cultivate Company Success
“Every company needs to aim to have a strong balance sheet. Companies with strong balance sheets are better able to capitalize on opportunities and better able to confront crises.”
“People will come to test and divide us, but, as long as we keep compassion in our hearts for others, they won't win.”
“Belief is not blind faith - belief is a powerful act of magic.”
Source: Cry of the Eagle: The Toltec Teachings Volume 2