Inspired people. Kept together an institution that is of real value, not just in Britain, but across the world. An institution that keeps the lonely in company, provides the anxious with some calmnes… (View Post)

I can assure you that pretty much everyone in a very senior, public facing leadership role, especially as significant as the AofC, could be earning far more than double their salaries elsewhere. Alwa… (View Post)

Attitudes like this remind me why revolutions always eat themselves. The problem with constantly tearing down anyone with the skills and gumption to lead, and inspire others, is it results in anarchy… (View Post)

To be brutally honest, I find this sort of attitude petty-minded and self-defeating. Leadership roles are hard even without the media intrusion, and public service is something worth celebrating. I d… (View Post)

No, and in my experience, I find that those who don't understand the concept of public service are often blinded by cynicism born of petty grievance and class envy. (View Post)