Rata Campbell

*HONESTY IN LEADERSHIP* Even 'nice guys' in positions of power will tell lies to escape judgement, blur lines with 'diplomacy', avoiding conflict, to save their own face. May the world find and be filled with more Mamdanis. We need real, I'm done with fake half-arsed leaders.

There's a French guy who plays guitar and sings to animals and it's the most wholesome and heartwarming content you'll ever see. They react to his serenading in the most astonishing ways. Plumes Music. Look him up!

Am I the only one who feels weird about foods displayed uncovered in the open air at cafés? Literally everyone breathing and coughing over it at the counter, I find it so unappetising and frankly gross.

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Massive mihi to anyone here who donated to support our friends who lost their 1 year old daughter recently. We attended a beautiful service for wee Taylor today. What an impact you made young lady, a full house and so much love for your sassy ways. Forever in our hearts x

Forever in our hearts, Taylor - help us support the Sturzaker family. Help us raise funds to support Taylor's family at this very difficult time.

Our dear friends also lost their baby girl on Saturday due to septicemia post heart procedure. In her year of life Taylor captured the hearts of everyone she met. We will miss your joy for life, little one. Please donate to support our friends at this very sad time givealittle.co.nz/cause/in-mem...

Ngā mihi, Su Yin.

My parents are elderly and for any of us kids to pass away before them is such a hard thing to fathom. Moe mai rā, John Boy. At peace now, I hope there's good surf in heaven bro x

The last three weeks have been an abomination for our whānau and friends. We lost my brother Johnny completely out of the blue in late Sept. He leaves behind 2 adult children and 1 teenager, and many heartbroken friends and family members. He was a tough cookie, but fiercely loyal and loving.

I stopped prioritising money a long time ago. Time is where it's at - with family, in nature, creating from what I have at my disposal, and simply being at peace. It's not easy to maintain but it sure is better for my overall wellbeing.

Worst advice I ever received? To "get a nanny" for my son who'd just finished leukaemia treatment so I could work 60hrs a week on a project for the next 6 months. That's when I knew our priorities and work ambitions would never align again.

Lead in a way your tīpuna would be proud of. Imagine they're looking down on you before you write that email, construct that dishonest narrative, act from a place of deep insecurity, manage your team with manipulative and fear-based tactics. You're being watched, always.

Expose all corrupt leaders. That's it, that's the message.

I realise now why I knew little about Charlie Kirk til now. I heard him speak early on and his opinions were gross to me. I stopped listening to him, forgot about him, and got on with living. Can we try this? Stop giving power to these people and their words by getting whipped up & violent.

Does that justify his murder? No. Should I cherry pick the truth of his views which he shared so publicly and widely? Also no.

For context, I only knew a little about Charlie Kirk prior to his death. I also took time to watch/listen to content he published on his (very) popular platforms. I was repulsed by many of his views. I didn't realise how supportive of Trump he was either. Bigotry wrapped in Bible verses.

I don't condone murder AND I don't cherry pick facts. This guy nails my observations and feelings on Charlie Kirk's 'legacy'. Where to from here, fellow humans?

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Can we shut this guy up. He's a complete looney-tune.

Also did you know Björk's 'Army of Me' is in C Locrian scale? Somehow it works despite sounding so discordant, so good!

Watching YouTube vids of popular songs being converted to Lydian, Phrygian and Locrian modes. Nerd. #nerd

All good cuz, Marc's got me on the boil up tonight. I'm just lying here waiting for it to be ready 😇

I need a boot up the bum. Abd a nourishing feed of boil up lol

This morning I felt a lot better so I went for a bike ride. Rookie mistake. Turns out I'm not very good at being still and letting myself rest #pneumonia

2nd visit to the doctor's in one week. Pneumonia 1, Me 0.

Experienced comms people aren't basic "yes" people. We won't say what you want to hear to avoid conflicts, we address issues. We won't enable/accept poor behaviour and leadership that creates toxic org culture. We will be honest and offer real solutions. Don't want that? Please don't hire us.

Thank you! It's my first ever bout of pneumonia. not cool!

Darn it, it really is because I'm old isn't it? I'm starting to feel much better, so glad I got myself to the doctors (but should've done it much sooner tbh).

So I developed pneumonia after a long-winded bout of covid/flu/mystery respiratory illness. On the mend now but wowsers, the amount of antibiotics required to get me here has been 😱 also was issued my first ever inhaler ☹️

I think this might be the first time in ages that i don't have an annual report or two to work on. Just quietly, hooray!