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.
Be the Pebble in someone’s Pond
Be the Pebble in someone's Pond. I do limit the number of email newsletters I remain subscribed to, particularly as I am now adding more and more substacks to read. One of the newsletters is from "Feasts and Fables", and now they too have launched their substack...
Be the Pebble in someone’s Pond
Be the Pebble in someone’s Pond. I do limit the number of email newsletters I remain subscribed to, particularly as I am now adding more…
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.
Where do you read your books?
The other day Rory Sutherland (another past guest on #WhatComesNextLive, listen to us in conversation here) tweeted: New trend: the combined bar and book recommendation. @hfedwards and Bloody Mary's Deal. pic.twitter.com/fypZCqCOIG — Rory Sutherland (@rorysutherland)...
Allow yourself to stop for a moment
For about my first forty years on this planet, I rarely allowed myself time to stop, even for a moment. Life was “go go go!”…
A short post for today
Sometimes I write long and considered posts, other times short ones. Why? Various reasons, but whilst I have a longer post I'm thinking of writing about the privilege of working with clients for a number of years and observing change and evolution in them and their...
There are no new ideas
There are no new ideas. There are only new ways of making them felt.
Take a walk with history
The other day I had some time free in London before an event, so took a walk with history.
Doing nothing can be the best preparation
Doing nothing can be the best preparation. Being rested and relaxed enables me to be absolutely present and able to listen deeply to my client.