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Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Tess Daly's husband Vernon red-faced after seeing 'different side' to Claudia Winkleman
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Vernon Kay was left bemused after uncovering an old interview with Claudia Winkleman, who fronts Strictly Come Dancing with his wife Tess Daly . The 51-year-old presenter unearthed the throwback clip during his BBC Radio 2 show, which featured a young Claudia discussing the art of flirting. Listeners were in for a treat as Vernon announced: "It's time to dive into the BBC Archive for our midweek trip into the vault. We're taking our second visit to the '90s in recent days." He continued, revealing Claudia's lesser-known past: "Back in 1996, Claudia Winkleman wasn't known as 'Claudia from Strictly', or 'Claudia from the Traitors', or 'National Treasure Claudia Winkleman'. No, no, no, no! For one of her first TV appearances, we saw a whole different side to our Claud. "Long before Morning Live was around, we had Good Morning with Anne and Nick on BBC One with Claudia introduced as a 'Chat up expert'. This is genius." After airing the segment where Claudia gave her take on flirtatious interactions, including a woman asking a man for a light and other cheeky chat-up lines, Vernon couldn't help but feign disgust. Reflecting on how times have changed, he remarked: "It's always difficult isn't it? These days it's all done on an app, which is kind of sad, takes the human element out of it, do you know what I mean? Just swiping. "There was an art to it, chatting to someone that you fancied. It was difficult, it was getting over that threshold of 'What can I say? What can I do?'." In recent chats, Vernon has taken a nostalgic trip recalling times gone by. Sharing with his audience, he spoke about his youngest daughter's GCSE revisions, sparking memories of his own school days. Vernon spoke about his and Tess' daughters Phoebe and Amber, revealing that the study period for 15-year-old Amber brought back sharp recollections. He jokingly admitted: "Got GCSEs on the they're here. We've started ours, we're up and running. Of course, it's stressful. I remember my I don't...I'm lying, it was so long ago - 1990 I did mine. I remember sitting there thinking, 'Gosh, I wish I'd revised'. I'm not remembering anymore, it's making me depressed." Vernon also shared his views on the pressures of academic assessments, commenting: "It's not the way education should be for me, more practical, playing out, hide and seek, I'd have got A+ in that. It's torturous for some kids, isn't it? If you've got who are going through GSCEs, just put your arm around them. "There's nothing else they can do. There's no point cramming. You can cram all you want in your revision, which we all did, let's be honest, but you've just got to hold their hand haven't you? Guide them along, make sure they're alright between their ears, in their noggin."
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Is your promotion a trap? The Peter Principle reveals how employees can rise to a level of incompetence and identity crisis
Have you ever wondered how highly skilled professionals can struggle when promoted to managerial roles? The answer could lie in a psychological phenomenon known as the Peter Principle—a concept that sheds light on the stark reality of hierarchical organizations . Based on the groundbreaking research by Laurence J. Peter, this principle argues that employees tend to rise to their level of incompetence. It's a bitter truth that has far-reaching implications for businesses and employees alike. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" From Competence to Incompetence: The Rise of the Overburdened Leader Imagine this: you've been an outstanding engineer, praised for your exceptional problem-solving abilities. Your technical expertise is unparalleled, and your peers look up to you. Naturally, you're promoted to a supervisory position. But here's the catch: while you excel at solving technical issues, you falter at managing people, a skill set you've never developed. This is the very essence of the Peter Principle , where employees reach a position where their skills no longer align with their new responsibilities, and they remain stuck there. In his 1969 book, The Peter Principle , Peter and co-author Raymond Hull introduced this theory to the world, which, despite being intended as satire, struck a nerve with employees across industries. The principle is deceptively simple: employees rise within an organization until they are no longer competent at their job. At that point, they are "stuck," unable to continue improving or excelling. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo — BBCArchive (@BBCArchive) An Identity Crisis: How Promotions Can Lead to Self-Doubt The Peter Principle isn't just about mismatched skill sets; it touches on a deeper issue—an identity crisis. Laurence Peter observed that many individuals in hierarchical structures begin to question their own worth once they are promoted to roles that they can't quite handle. These employees, who were once certain of their professional capabilities, now find themselves asking, "Who am I?" and "What is my purpose?" The dissonance between what they were once good at and the new demands placed on them can lead to self-doubt and a loss of professional direction. The feeling of being stuck in a role they are not equipped for is, unfortunately, all too common. iStock The Peter Principle isn't just about mismatched skill sets; it touches on a deeper issue—an identity crisis. Laurence Peter observed that many individuals in hierarchical structures begin to question their own worth once they are promoted to roles that they can't quite handle. Beyond the Corporate Trenches: Is the Peter Principle Universal? The Peter Principle's relevance extends beyond individual industries. Its influence can be seen in academic studies and even popular culture. Research conducted by Edward Lazear in 2000 explained how employees who rise through the ranks based on performance in their current roles often struggle when they reach positions that require new skills. The concept also drew comparisons to the Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams, which humorously suggested that incompetent employees are often promoted simply to "get them out of the way." You Might Also Like: Employee quits on Day 1. Reason No. 1: No laptop allowed for work. Reason No. 2 will surprise you less Moreover, recent studies on sales workers have confirmed that high performers often fail as managers. This, too, echoes the Peter Principle's assertion that excellence in one role doesn't guarantee success in another, especially when the skills required are vastly different. The Unfortunate Reality: A Vicious Cycle of Mediocrity The consequences of the Peter Principle can be far-reaching. When employees are promoted to roles where they cannot perform effectively, the entire organization suffers. Productivity declines, and businesses experience inefficiencies. This explains why many organizations see a dip in performance once certain individuals reach higher management roles, despite their initial success. It's not just about individuals; it's about the system's failure to recognize the mismatch of skills and roles. In fact, studies have shown that companies following the Peter Principle may even fall behind competitors, as inefficiency becomes institutionalized. Is There a Solution? Breaking the Cycle of Promotion While the Peter Principle outlines a sobering reality, there are ways to break free from this cycle. Promoting based on potential, rather than past success, could be one solution. Leaders in organizations need to recognize that technical expertise doesn't necessarily translate to leadership ability. Effective training, mentorship, and leadership development programs are critical in helping employees transition from one role to another without succumbing to the pitfalls of the Peter Principle. Are We Doomed to Fail? The Peter Principle forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: promotions are not always the reward they seem to be. Rising through the ranks might be seen as the ultimate career achievement, but it can also lead to incompetence if the necessary skills for the new role are absent. As organizations, and as individuals, we need to acknowledge this phenomenon and find ways to address it before it becomes an irreversible cycle of underperformance. After all, in a world where promotion is often seen as a given, the real question we must ask ourselves is: What happens after we get promoted? You Might Also Like: 7 years and 4 job switches: Techie finally decides to move to home town after failing to find work-life balance You Might Also Like: Techie experiences burnout in 60 days due to bullying manager, compares work culture to a 'pressure cooker'
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reviving the lost tradition of egg clapping
Over the Easter weekend, children around the world took part in egg hunts to celebrate one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar. But in one corner of Wales some partook in a slight variation of this popular tradition – egg clapping. The activity was practiced on Anglesey in the 19th and 20th Centuries before undergoing a demise from about the 1960s as rural traditions began to disappear. However, a local organisation is leading efforts to revive the practice on the island as part of wider efforts to celebrate and protect local heritage. Parking plea at beauty spot to avoid Easter chaos Easter egg hunt in cemetery pulled after backlash The exact origins of clapio wyau, or egg clapping, are unclear, but it appears to have originated some time in the 19th Century mainly in rural communities on Anglesey. Children would visit neighbours with their wooden claps, recite a rhyme and ask for eggs – chicken eggs in those days – that they would take home to display on their mantelpiece. The rhyme had some variations, but according to one telling by Museum Wales went: Clap, clap, os gwelwch chi'n dda ga'i wŷ (Clap, clap, please may I have an egg) Geneth fychan (neu fachgen bychan) ar y plwy' (Young girl (or young boy) on the parish) The children would then be asked by the occupier "And who do you belong to?" before they were given an egg to add to their collection. #OnThisDay 1965: The BBC celebrated that most venerable Easter tradition, 'clapping Monday'. The day that Mardi Gras wishes it could be. Throw your eggs in your basket, grab your clapper and let's go! — BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) April 3, 2023 Speaking to the BBC in 1965, Nelli Jones, from Cemaes Bay on Anglesey, said she went egg clapping every year between the ages of two and 16. It was a tradition her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother took part in. Ms Jones said she did not know how the tradition started but the children in the village "couldn't sleep" the night before because of excitement. Starting at about 06:00 BST, they would take their basket of straw for their eggs, their clapper and a spare piece of string in case it broke, and go clapping all day, returning in the evening. "If you had a good day you could clap 150 eggs," Ms Jones said, adding the family was often "on an egg diet for weeks" afterwards. Some eggs would also be brought into school the next day and sent to a hospital in Bangor. Ms Jones also showed the presenter her clapper – a wooden implement built by her father – which had written on it the years she had taken part. It showed the last time she had been was in 1939, 26 years earlier. Ms Jones lamented the demise of the practice, saying her two older children, including her son aged 21, had never been egg clapping. "I think it's a great shame to see old customs die," she said. Many decades later there are now efforts to keep the tradition alive. Since 2012, Menter Môn, an organisation promoting Welsh customs on Anglesey, has been holding annual egg clapping events during the Easter holidays. Angharad Evans, from Menter Môn, said the event was an important way for children to connect with Welsh heritage and activities, as well as the language. The events today see children given their own egg clappers that they colour in, before going around the local area reciting the traditional rhyme in Welsh and asking for eggs – these days in the form of chocolate. Ms Evans described the event as "fun" and "inter-generational", and said her father, who is in his late 80s, remembered doing it. "We've found the grandparents really enjoy it – often they remember doing it themselves and there's real nostalgia for them. And for the children it's a bit of adventure, a bit different to the traditional Easter egg hunt," she said. "It's nice, and gives the children a good look into how things were done in the past," she said.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular musician reveals Glasgow show dates
Jools Holland has announced two Glasgow shows in his 30-date UK tour. The 2025 tour will include two dates at the city's SEC Armadillo on December 5 and 6. Tickets go live on January 31 at 10am and can be purchased from and He will perform at the SEC Armadillo (Image: BBC Archive) The musician will be joined by special guest Imelda May. Jools said: "From the moment I first heard and saw her, I realised that she is one of the true greats of music who understands old and new music. "Her ravishing voice can illuminate both ballads and boogie-woogie like no one else." READ MORE: The tour will also introduce Ed Richardson as the orchestra's new drummer, succeeding the legendary Gilson Lavis. Ed said: "I've been a fan of Gilson since my dad first sat me down in front of the Hootenanny. "His iconic style left an indelible mark on me. "To now step into his shoes is both a challenge and an honour. "I'll do my utmost to continue his legacy and keep the drum chair as exciting as he made it." Fans can also look forward to performances from Ruby Turner, and vocalists Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka. Together with the Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Jools Holland will perform songs from throughout his career, ensuring a lively and unforgettable show.
