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.
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...
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.
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”.
What is your “what only you can do”?
Become who you are. Do what only you can do. Be the master and the sculptor of yourself. – Friedrich Nietzsche
A story about the beginnings of awareness
Thank you to my Physio for being a catalyst that sparked my passion for awareness, curiosity and learning in many forms.
At the edge of the country
From the edge of the country to the heart of the city in 50 minutes. I’m lucky.
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
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.
Lateral learning and Feldenkrais
Working with a Feldenkrais master is a form of lateral learning: supporting my own body health and honing the key skills I use in my…