17 reasons to dig deep and unearth your true values

17 reasons to dig deep and unearth your true values

I found some doodlings I made a few years back about why people might want to take the time to delve deeper into their values. It seemed rather poetic. It’s also great timing as we are currently launching a new programme helping people to do just this: if...
Back to the start…

Back to the start…

If there is a single starting point for Larkenby, this scribble captures it. Having pondered my own values in a fairly haphazard way over the years, and in a position where I needed something substantial to lean on to help me make some tough decisions, these notes...
Circus culture: what can we learn?

Circus culture: what can we learn?

Erika has a fascination with circus and its unique, very special culture. Keen to dig beneath the glitter and thrills to find out more about the real culture and values of circus, and consider how this applies to our own businesses and teams, she interviewed Mina...
Three sure signs that your culture’s gone feral

Three sure signs that your culture’s gone feral

Values are your opportunity to underpin a thriving culture that gets everyone working towards a common goal. So if your values aren’t driving your culture – what is? Here are some common signs of a culture that’s strayed from values-driven towards an altogether...