Love in Montreux
The magical, magnetic partnership of John and Carina was formalised last month in the most romantic setting imaginable overlooking Montreux. A dramatic weekend spent surrounded
September 7, 2026
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A Lovemark Reborn – And Revisited
In the late ‘70s / early ‘80s, I was frequently in Greece on Pepsi-Cola business. I was in love with a grand old hotel called
September 1, 2026
The Two Of Us
Successful men get what they want. Happy men want just what they’ve got.
August 25, 2026
It Was 20 Years Ago Today – Article III from L’Espresso.
How Sleep Will Change In The Future. I was writing about Sleep before it became ‘a thing’ – and we still don’t get enough!! Chances
August 21, 2026
Lessons From The Courtroom
Texas Prosecutor Extraordinaire, Bob Latham (ref KR Connect: 16 September 2025, May 16 2025, June 7 2022, 23 August 2021) sent me this article by
August 18, 2026
The T-Byrds Are Go
Reprising the 2015 TV series, our own version of The Thunderbirds met at Stephen Brauer’s home in Petaluma. (Thank you Maryle for opening your idyllic,
August 14, 2026
The Missionaries Are On The March
A brilliant day with Karim and his newly formed, top leadership team at The Fairmont Mission Inn and Spa (ref KR Connect 23 January 2026).
August 11, 2026
Don’t Let The Old Man In (Episode 27)
Lionel has left the stage in St Paul, Minnesota, after a bout of dizziness. It reminded me of my vertigo (KR Connect December 8 and
August 7, 2026
Playing To Win In Dubai (Episode 10)
Back in Dubai – normality is being restored. Hotel occupancy is now over 50%, and morale in the City is positive. Optimism and belief are
August 4, 2026
Playing To Win With The NHS (Episode 9)
Working with James Berzins and his band of innovative, agile and collaborative leaders at Global View Systems, in a funky space at University College, London.
July 31, 2026
Playing To Win in Boston (Episode 8)
Andrea Piana and I were invited by the brilliant, inspirational, entrepreneurial Ana Bakshi – fresh from leading Oxford University’s Foundry Innovation Hub – to join
July 28, 2026
It’s Good News Week
It’s been a good week here at The Farm in New Jersey – with Kendall, Cameron and Andrew enjoying their Summer break, Vanessa keeping around 50
July 25, 2026
Guest Blog – ISDIN Internship
By Kendall Rolland: When I was given the opportunity to be a guest writer on Popi’s blog and explain my internship at ISDIN, my immediate
July 21, 2026
The Three Amigos – Thirty Years On
A surprise lunch engineered by long-term Kevettes – Trudy and MaryAnn – at The Washington House Restaurant in Basking Ridge. The Three Amigos tasked to
July 16, 2026
Bye Bye Bonnie, Bye Bye
One of my favourite artists – Bonnie Tyler – passed away from cardiac arrest following complications from appendix surgery and an induced coma in Albufeira,
July 10, 2026
A 4th July To Remember
Friday July 3rd – 5pm: Grounded at The Farm, looking forward to a quiet barbecue – just Trudy and me. 7.00pm: 103° – not the
July 6, 2026
Making Special Happen
Immediately following my operation, a large box arrived from Amazon. Inside was a luxurious, comfortable spa-day outfit tailored for knee injuries!!! Complete with luxury blanket,
July 2, 2026
React. Recover. Regain.
When I was working at the Manchester City Academy with Jason Wilcox and Stephen Torpey, watching them build the most admired Academy in the world
June 29, 2026
What Are You Watching (Episode 17)
Fresh off a 25 hour trek from London to Sydney on my favourite airline (Qatar – KRC February 20, 2024) reminded me I’ve been watching
June 23, 2026
Playing To Win (7)
Eight years ago, Pep was two years into his role as Manchester City’s Saviour. I was at The Etihad with Coaching Guru Brian Ashton –
June 19, 2026
Once A Blue – Always A Blue
Peaky Blinder and old friend – Paul Fitton – 64 years of friendship and still counting – was with me at The Etihad for Pep’s
June 16, 2026
Playing To Win (6) – Spartans In Cambridge
A 100° heatwave. Bright sunshine from 5.30am to 9pm. A penthouse suite with wraparound terraces overlooking Parkers Piece (the birth place of the rules of
June 12, 2026
Playing To Win (5)
Back in Wales with a bunch of serial winners and ambitious coaches/leaders, including Florent Malouda, Aaron Ramsey, James Holland, Ella Masar, Lee Bowyer, Willy Caballero,
June 9, 2026
It Was 20 Years Ago Today – Article II from L’Espresso. A Shout Out to Designers Everywhere.
The Design Age November 2004 Design is the new black! Design isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. Design your home. Design your life. Design your
June 5, 2026
Purpose and The Six Critical Questions
James Berzins, a newly minted member of The Challengers – and someone I’ve worked with in three different iterations over the last decade, recently sent
May 29, 2026
Don’t Let The Old Man In (Episode 26)
Robin sent me an article by the world’s oldest doctor (according to the Guiness Book of Records) – Dr Howard Tucker, who unfortunately passed away
May 26, 2026
The Challengers at Old Trafford
Only my second visit to Old Trafford – The Theatre of Dreams. Hosted by Mr Positive, Stephen Torpey – the Head of Manchester United’s Academy
May 22, 2026
Fair Play At H.Q.
Last week I visited three of the UK’s iconic sports venues on three consecutive days, to share thoughts on Playing to Win in Today’s VUCAA
May 19, 2026
“I no longer listen to what people say, I just watch what they do.”
Good advice for these most challenging of times.
May 12, 2026
It Was 20 Years Ago Today …
For a four-year period 20 years ago (2004 – 2008), I wrote a quarterly essay in Italy’s premier news magazine – L’Espresso. The rules of
May 8, 2026
If It Happens In Scottsdale, It Happens At The Princess (Round 4)
Another great day in the desert with the GOAT, the Admiral, Atlas, the Magnet, Robin Hood, the Phoenix, the Whisperer, the Tiger, the Lioness, Mamabear,
May 4, 2026
Robin Dyke Book Launch
“End Matters” is launching today – check it out here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86456767703?pwd=atXoEKEsp2W8kGpnaatMmozy8Mc0ao.1
April 27, 2026
Half Time Team Talk
A two-hour session on a start-up beverage project with the No Way Beverages founders (JP and Diogo) at The Farm in New Jersey on Saturday. The half-time
April 18, 2026
March Manager Of The Month – Micky Mellon
I’ve been on the Board of Oldham Athletic F.C. for three seasons now – working with the inspirational owners – Frank, Luke and Sue Rothwell,
April 15, 2026
Getting To The Future First
Progress is fastest in any species on the edge of that species. It doesn’t have to fight through the clutter of the middle. New Zealand
April 10, 2026
Happy Easter
Guess what Joanna Swiecka, Hostess Extraordinaire at Raffles OWO in London, gave me for Easter. Yes – the Ultimate Easter Egg – from my favourite
April 3, 2026
Playing To Win (4)
A ‘marathon’ guest blog today from endurance athlete, inspirational leader with Fouad Es-Said’s elite global distribution company Transmed (KRC: February 6 2026, April 27 2025,
April 1, 2026
Making Magic in the Montserrat Mountains
I just spent a wonderful four days in a mystical, magical wine resort just 45 minutes outside Barcelona, (a complete world away from the hurly-burly
March 27, 2026
Blue Moon Rising – Carabao Cup Final 2026
Sunday afternoon at Wembley Stadium. Guest of Joanna Swiecka, Raffles VIP Guest Leader Extraordinaire. Brilliant seats, brilliant weather, brilliant second half, brilliant result. Arsenal –
March 23, 2026
Playing To Win (3)
As we navigate this VUCAA world – especially given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East – it becomes even more important for leaders to
March 17, 2026
These Are The Good Old Days
Almost 30 years ago I embarked on the single most fruitful of all my many business relationships with a certain distinguished General Foods leader and
March 13, 2026
Happiness Is ……
From Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, via Robin. The people who have the most meaning in their lives do six things: I do five of
March 10, 2026
A Message Of Hope From The Valleys
I’ve been working with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) on their UEFA coaching programme since early 2021 (ref KR Connect posts dated: 24 May
March 6, 2026
Summertime Downunder
Just back from eight days Downunder in Australia’s great Summer. Five days in Melbourne with Damien and his crack team of Inspirational Players at AIA
February 27, 2026
Born To Run – In New Jersey on The Farm in the Snow
50 years ago, Bruce Springsteen was terrified Columbia Records were going to drop him. He spent six months writing one of the best rock ‘n’
February 24, 2026
2026: The Year Of The Fire Horse
A time to act on decisions, welcome opportunities and achieve breakthroughs. A time to blend the Horse’s spirit of adventure with Fire’s creative power –
February 16, 2026
Playing To Win (Episode 2)
We all need to do more with less. So we need to structure and inspire our people to work together and focus on winning the
February 13, 2026
What Are You Watching? (Episode 16)
It’s all go in the Entertainment World. Streamers taking over studios, Live Sport and Live Music bigger than ever, Comedy under threat from scripted Drama,
February 10, 2026
Ahlan Wa Sahlan
Back with Trudy to a post Christmas visit to my old stomping ground, The Arabian Gulf. Two weeks of business, relaxation, and catch-ups with friends
February 6, 2026
Don’t Let The Old Man In (Episode 25)
Weight Loss / Diets / Fitness / Healthy Living sites in January were overwhelmed. In the interests of Brutal Simplicity – and outlining only the
February 3, 2026
Hope Springs Eternal
A CEO once told me “Hope is not a strategy”. He was right. Hope is a belief. Hope is the belief that we have the
January 30, 2026
How On Trend Are You?
Ten of the chicest things to do in 2026, according to Tatler: I scored 7 out of 10 (and I’m an expert at number 1).
January 27, 2026
Making Special Happen In California’s Wine Country
Trudy and I just spent a delightful weekend at one of America’s historic hotels. Deep in the heart of California’s wine country is the Fairmont
January 23, 2026
Don’t Let The Old Man In (Episode 24)
84 year old Bob Dylan was asked to explain 92 year old Willie Nelson. Here’s what the great man said about the great man. (Thank
January 20, 2026
One Last Push
Imagine if 2026 was the last year in our career, or indeed our life. How would we approach it differently than we are looking at
January 16, 2026
YUTORI
Revolution begins with language. And it’s time we changed the language of Winter so we can kick off the year with some energy, optimism and
January 13, 2026
Don’t Let The Old Man In (Episode 23)
A note from one of the Spartans, Northern Ireland based Ian Bolger. I came across this recently in the Irish Times; thought you might enjoy
January 9, 2026