The Infinite Ideas blog
We write on a variety of subjects and often post exclusive ideas by our bestselling authors. We publish a diverse list and our blog reflects this so if you don’t find a post that interests you today check back later in the week and you’ll probably find something that takes your fancy. Happy reading.
Mark Knopfler inspired by Basil Bunting
26 March 2015 by Catherine Holdsworth in Basil Bunting and A strong song tows us, Entertainment
It would seem that art inspires art. Just as Basil Bunting, British modernist poet, took inspiration from his surroundings for his poetry, so Mark Knopfler, previously of the band Dire Straits has taken inspiration from Bunting for his new album, Tracker. Interestingly, Bunting spent the last years of his career working as a sub-editor for the Newcastle …
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7 reasons why Michael Scott is the ‘World’s Best Boss’
25 March 2015 by Catherine Holdsworth in Authentic leadership, Business and finance, Entertainment
We love The Office (US edition) in our very own office and, as publishers of business books, it’s got us thinking about reasons that Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) is an excellent leader. Hold on, we know what you’re thinking, was he really any good at his job? He bought himself the mug that read, …
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From car park to cathedral, Richard III is finally at peace
23 March 2015 by Catherine Holdsworth in Authentic leadership, Business and finance, Current events
What were the odds that the first trench dug in a car park in Leicester would reveal the final resting place of a notorious king of England. Only a few years ago, it was revealed that King Richard III had been hastily buried in a church (now a car park) after he lost his life …
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Which Game of Thrones character are you most like, Prime Minister?
18 March 2015 by Rebecca in Business and finance, Game of Thrones on Business
In a recent BuzzFeed interview David Cameron was asked which Game of Thrones character he identified most with. His answer was Ned Stark. Now we suspect one reason for this might be that Dave has very little knowledge of Game of Thrones but is vaguely aware of the events of season 1 and recognises Ned …
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Nigel Farage’s leadership in doubt
16 March 2015 by Catherine Holdsworth in Authentic leadership, Business and finance
The general election is only a few weeks away and, quite frankly, we’re already bored with the cat fights over debates and empty promises that are being thrown at us. However, some good news has surfaced today from none other than Nigel Farage (yes, believe it!). Farage has announced that if he does not win …
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