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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.

Turn off your notifications

Turn off your notifications

The number one tip I give to busy people who want more time to focus is to turn off their notifications. The most pernicious of these are the email notifications that "pop out" from the top right-hand corner of your computer screen whenever you get a new email. If you...

How rich is your mind?

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…

AI as Authentic Intelligence

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”.

I have a strong suspicion

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”.

Appreciate the little things

Appreciate the little things

As I get older, I think perhaps the greatest wisdom I have gained, is being (sometimes) able to appreciate the little things that we are…

Assume you’re below average

Assume you’re below average

The writer and thinker Derek Sivers takes the approach of assuming he is below average, as this helps him focus on listening, learning, and improving.