I was not much of a book reading in high school or university. I read what was necessary for class (most of the time!) and read lots of magazine articles to fill my thirst for education outside school. However, over the past 10 years, I have become obsessive about books. Why? Because great books deliver [...]
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Shine On, Lablets!
After 5 years or pushing forward the Shine concept, it is starting to feel like others are seeing the potential of the model to transform society. Or at least they are speaking in the same language. Our flagship model is both pushing forward to success in the worst economy and balancing on the head of [...]
Entrepreneurial Approach: Social Enterprise Needs More of It
I like the point of this video. The point is not made with as much finesse as it could be: Cameron really goes for the entrepreneurial thing with example after example while letting the global theme sit in the background. He is advocating a different approach to learning, free from the shackles of the our [...]
The Big Idea is… Small Simplicity.
Great advice from Rory Sutherland (at TED of course!) on how to change the world around you for the better implementing small stuff. Think about how we might approach a social enterprise venture, especially if it needs to stand out in the crowd.
fashinistas pt 2
the second half did not disappoint. a mixture of african influence and 1950’s. some striking pieces. i was especially taken by the innovation in the ensembles. just think, a platform for new talent right in your neighborhood with proceeds going to support local entrepreneurs. well done to randolph and the whole team who pulled off [...]
fashionistas in beeston
blogging live from the myCatalyst fashion show at Hillside in Beeston. Wow! some interesting pieces from a diverse group of ambitious designers. Some of these fashion designers are doing there first show, but you couldnt tell. Music, drink, dancers and good food are mingled in between two sets. standouts include custmised hoodies (yes, those!), retro [...]
Outlier updated
I shouted about the new book by malcolm gladwell this morning (Outliers), promising to refine my commentary on the book later today. My refinement is a distillation of 3 reasons i think it is an important book for agents of change and society in general: (1) it debunks the bubblegum theory of success and [...]
About Todd
Todd Hannula was a self-confessed “corporate boob”, before moving to Yorkshire and making things happen. He is a co-founder and CEO of Leeds-based social entrepreneurial platform for change Shine a place where people are inspired to make things happen; located in the heart of a challenged neighbourhood, trying to raise aspirations and create real opportunities.
About Chris
Chris Hill has worked in the field of enterprise and regeneration for twenty years and is Shine's co-founder and business development director. His specialist areas include development trusts and associated property development, business planning and enterprise work with housing associations.
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