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.
Reflections and looking forwards
I "Aspire to Inspire", and yes, that licence plate was the one I had on my car in Cayman. Seeking to inspire is part of what has driven me to write daily for over six years. Today's post, then, uses my own reflections to, I hope, inspire you to consciously take time...
Reflections and looking forwards
My own reflections to, I hope, inspire you to consciously take time to first reflect on your 2023, then to turn your thoughts and gaze…
Quality and getting the right clients
Whilst those stories of coming behind lower quality work and fixing it to their high standards are good and also entertaining (!), what is even…
The power of a (housing crisis) chart
As it happens, I am working on my own “modest suggestions” to solve the affordable housing crisis for the thriving Cayman economy.
Are you “Post-Economic”?
You can’t actually hire him. He is “post-economic.” He only works for the people he chooses.
Do it for them, not to them
A thought that jumps off the page for me was “Do it FOR them, not TO them”.
Some moments are perfect
Some moments are perfect. The older I get, the more I appreciate the moments, and take time to savour them, each tiny one.
Wisdom principles and practices
Today am sharing a list from my friend Chip Conley of his 14 “Wisdom Principles and Practices”.
Mentality of success, not survival
Mentality of success, not survival. Sometimes a line really catches my attention when I listen to a song lyric, watch a movie, or read a…
Atmospherics after Dark
Forty years ago, Tom Robinson co-wrote the tune “Listen to the Radio (Atmospherics after dark)” with Peter Gabriel.
Build a Quality Foundation
Some thoughts on the value of investing in your foundational strengths before working on what is visible to others, then a reflection on how I…
Evolving over Time
A theme that is sitting with me at the moment is the great privilege I have of observing the evolution of individuals and their businesses…
I need peace and quiet to think
I need peace and quiet in order to be able to think. In our busy business world, we seem to value the volume of production of…
In praise of doing the simple things well
Whether it be in hospitality or other businesses, always maintain a laser focus on the power of doing the simple things well.