WISH YOU WERE HERE

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We all have a special relationship. Mine is with John Griffin, Chairman of our Advisory Board and founder of Addison Lee. His own special relationship began with Ralph, my late father, who was his banker. He helped and supported Addison Lee to grow at scale. John hasn’t forgotten his kindness and is now supporting the next generation of business leaders to similarly flourish. Although The Special Relationship is a term which is often used to describe the political, diplomatic, cultural, economic, military and historic relations between the United Kingdom and the United States or their political leaders, it extends to Ireland too.

Less well known is John’s special relationship with Ireland, building bridges between North and South and between Britain and Ireland. As an Ambassador for Co-operation Ireland, John has been at the forefront of grass roots peace-building efforts. The breathing space created has helped break down barriers between communities and he is truly one of the unsung heroes of the peace process.

As a publisher, it might come as a surprise to know that I recently had to swing into action to save one of our most talented journalists on a Tier IV student visa from being denied the opportunity to remain in the UK after completing a City University MA in Investigative Journalism. Because he hadn’t finished the course, he couldn’t apply for the Graduate Immigration Scheme visa newly introduced by the Government and the University was unable to grant an extension visa for him to finish the course, which would

A piece of this depth and scope about Kamala Harris is no mean feat for a magazine launched two years ago to show young people that we too can overcome adversity in a pandemic. How better to demonstrate to parents and students our own capability during a crisis. The rise of the Vice President is extraordinary. She is the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected Vice President, as was the case with other offices she has held. The year 2022 continues to be one of Diversity and Inclusion and Kamala Harris is determined to reach for the highest office in the land and serve as a beacon to women that there are no barriers.

We all need mentors, and to be encouraged. All of us remember when someone helped us at school, college or university to stand out from a crowd and shine. Speak to any leader, they will champion one of their teachers or lecturers who gave them the confidence to pursue their wildest dreams. The global audience watching Emma Raducanu winning the US Open at 18 years old serves as testament that everything is within your grasp, if given the right encouragement at an early age. I haven’t forgotten Andy Haldane, the former Chief Economist of the Bank of England speaking at a dinner. He mesmerised the Board of Governors at a City of London School when he asked at what age are we at our most creative. After hearing many suggestions from 20 – 50 years of age, he told the audience, it is at the age of five, before we are all disciplined, conditioned and funnelled by rules.

We all have a duty to mentor someone who needs help. They too may remember us in future. God Bless America.