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.
Are you ready to benefit from structured support?
I love to be a sounding board, coach, mentor, advisor. I love to support others in these different and sometimes overlapping ways. I do this with a maximum of six paying clients at a time, but also with many more people whom I support with anything from a one-off...
Are you ready to benefit from structured support?
I love to be a sounding board, coach, mentor, advisor. I love to support others in these different and sometimes overlapping ways.
Hyperfocus vs Flow State
I love the idea of Flow and being in a flow state, I’ve written around the topic many times. What is the distinction between Hyperfocus…
Be a Cultural Chameleon
To be a cultural chameleon one begins with a passionate interest in learning about others and about different cultures and experiences.
Find the Gap
Take time to “Find the Gap” first before proposing solutions. Identify the problem areas.
Don’t look down
Once a country gets rich, it’s very hard for it to screw things up so badly that it gets poor. Britain is really putting in…
What do you see?
What do you see? And what can you see as you go through life if you take time to pause, to be present, to look…
If your job is stealing ideas…
If your job is stealing ideas…it helps to be surrounded by interesting people from everywhere.
Execution eats Strategy for Breakfast?
Execution eats strategy for breakfast. Building a world class operations system lets you have your cake and eat it.
How rich is your mind?
My greatest gain from writing is that it enriches my own mind. I take an average of at least two to three hours every day…
Your people will walk different paths
You don’t have all the answers. People will walk different paths, including those you haven’t “paved” for them.
AI as Authentic Intelligence
It is “AI”, but no, it is not Artificial Intelligence. Instead, it has been designed and evolved using what we’ve called “Authentic Intelligence”.
Mornings are for Walking
Mornings are for walking? Well, they are for me this summer.
I have a strong suspicion
I write to share my thoughts but also to stimulate your own thoughts and bring forth your opinions, or even simply your own “strong suspicion”.