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Exploring the ideas and shared interests that shape Northern Irish life beyond politics, including through sport, music, careers, fitness and art

Outliers: Is there a predictable story to success?

Connor DalyJuly 17, 2016

What precedes success? We often assume personal qualities of the successful – personality, lifestyles, special talents - explain how individuals have reached th... Read More...

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Mourinho, bouncing back and finding a new narrative

Connor DalyDecember 20, 2015

The sacking of football manager and self-proclaimed “Special One” José Mourinho by Chelsea FC this week inspired many great headlines. For me the Belfast Newsle... Read More...

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Why should anyone be led by you?

Connor DalyDecember 5, 2015

What ingredients make an effective leader is a question forever asked by individuals and throughout organisations. For the authors of the book Why Should Anyone... Read More...

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Are politicians really like football managers?

Connor DalyOctober 6, 2015

Last month, after a string of poor opinion polls Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was replaced by colleagues within his own political party. Last weekend i... Read More...

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Winners, and how political parties could achieve more

Connor DalyApril 8, 2015

Rory McIlroy, Carl Frampton, Snow Patrol and Van Morrison are synonymous with success in Northern Ireland. From sports to arts we have so much to offer. What... Read More...

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Chairman Mike: Why is Mike Ashley a villain?

Connor DalyMarch 31, 2015

On Friday 6 March a vote at Glasgow Rangers Football Club’s AGM defeated millionaire Mike Ashley’s attempts to assert more influence at Ibrox. If Newcastle U... Read More...

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