Insights
People are my library, my writing inspired by what I learn: ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and sometimes some eclectic whimsy for good measure, all centred around #OpenLeadership. At the heart of all of this is that I write to share learnings and to discover my thoughts. Over the years i have written (mostly) daily, over 2000 posts and 1,000,000 words (that last part blows my mind, tbh!). Enjoy browsing.
Reflection is mindful attention to lessons learned
Yesterday I wrote a post on "Reflections and looking forwards", sharing my own process with the intent and hope to inspire you, my readers for your own reflections. I then looked for the thoughts of others on how they reflect at the end of the year and found some...
Reflection is mindful attention to lessons learned
Reflection is not just a “looking back” — it is giving mindful attention to lessons learned from experience and applying them to future growth and…
Music that stirs the soul
Music is and always has been a big part of my life. Each track here I have listened to many times and each has meaning…
Only respond to emails in your normal working hours
I work flexibly and in multiple time zones so may be working at times you are not. Please only respond to my emails in your…
Pay Someone
If you can specialise in something that pays more, then do more of what you can specialise in and pay someone to do the rest.
CEO thoughts – distilled wisdom
Here are some of my “CEO thoughts”. Each of these is distilled wisdom all about communication.
A day off
Keep calm: I’m only taking one day off.
On time is late
As my sons were taught by their swimming coaches, “fifteen minutes early is on time, on time is late”.
Context as a tool for choosing beer
The key tool by far for a coach is Context. Context can be applied in almost any environment, including on helping us be clear on…
I’m an Applied Economist
Surrounded by Economists who are experts but have never been out in the world and led businesses, the answer that came to me was that…
The value of peace of mind
Insurance has a cost, but it also has a value in peace of mind as well as against financial loss.
Being in the moment
The older I get the more I feel able to take time to be in the moment, rather than rush through life from one thing…
Savouring
I didn’t ask the price. Some things are simply worth savouring.
Give people the chance to live into their potential
People have to have proven they have realised their potential before they get given the opportunity to move into a role that requires those skills…