GOOD STRATEGY REBELLION

Tag: faith

  • DATA WORLD: Data Architecture Lessons from Easter

    DATA WORLD: Data Architecture Lessons from Easter

    Martyn Rhisiart Jones

    Madrid, Sunday 5th April 2026

    The Catholic, Church of Wales and Anglican traditions don’t actually have a secret PowerPoint on data architecture hidden in the Vatican archives or the Book of Common Prayer. But if you sit with the Easter story… the deliberate march to Calvary, the cross, the tomb, the impossible Sunday morning… and with the Jesus who keeps saying “I am the way, the truth and the life,” you start noticing the same patterns that good data people chase when they’re not busy filling in GDPR forms.

    (more…)
  • Exploring Purpose: Insights from Rabbi Leo Azul

    Exploring Purpose: Insights from Rabbi Leo Azul

    Martyn de Tours

    A Preordained Destiny

    BBC News: We are here today with Rabbi Leo Azul, the spiritual adviser to Martyn de Tours. Can you tell us a lottle about your relationship with the author?

    Rabbi Leo Azul: A “lottle“?

    BBC News: [Correcting the tiny mistake.] A little. Can you tell us a little about your relationship with the author?

    Rabbi Leo Azul: A lottle here, a shmottle there! Who cares? Just don’t let it take centre stage.

    BBC News: So, you are his adviser and confidant, right?

    (more…)
  • The Awkward Squad: Questioning Conventional Wisdom

    The Awkward Squad: Questioning Conventional Wisdom

    Full-Private Number-One in the Awkward Squad of the rank and file of life was Sloppy, and yet had his glimmering notions of standing true to the Colours.

    Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend

    I am a sceptic, part of the awkward squad of troublemakers.

    • The awkward squad consists of people who ask questions and who won’t stop asking until they arrive at the crux of the matter.
    • The awkward squad won’t take bullshit for an answer.
    • The awkward squad are unquestioningly not pre-programmed to follow specific paths.
    • The awkward squad will speak truth to power.
    • The awkward squad will question everything.

    Such as, “What the hell is that all about?”

    (more…)
  • Good Leader/Bad Leader: The difference and why it matters

    Good Leader/Bad Leader: The difference and why it matters

    BUY ME @ AMAZON

    Good and Bad

    In our real and imaginary worlds, there is good and bad. But what does it mean?

    Although not as clear-cut in all circumstances as some people might like, their use is valid. They offer a philosophical and ethical view of things, society, culture, and ideas, as well as providing a starting point for discussions on values and principles.

    (more…)