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.
Designing a Pareto Life
The Pareto Principle: 80% of our results coming from 20% of our inputs "When we act less, we think more. And we think better. Most valuable creative ideas come to us when we are not hyper-busy or stressed, but in a calmer, more contemplative and receptive frame of...
Designing a Pareto Life
The Pareto Principle of 80% of our results coming from 20% of our inputs applied to how we could use this in our personal lives…
Never Apologise
I absolutely do believe in apologising, and in apologising in a genuine and positive way.
Blinding Flashes of the Obvious
Today I am reminded of the power of capturing learnings in different ways. Blinding Flash of the Obvious (or “BFO”).
Bring your toolkit
Bring your toolkit with you, but be ready to use any of your tools or none. Choose to listen for Context before deciding on what…
Take time to identify the problem
At a recent meeting with a client leadership team, we took time for identifying and articulating a key problem sitting within the organisational behaviour.
Enjoying an old routine
I’m often known to say I like to have “only enough structure to allow flow”. At the same time, I do like my routine at times.
Accountability and #MakingPotentialPossible
Some provocative questioning from a dear friend after we recently met has me thinking about accountability and who I choose to work with.
Listener in Residence
My main reason is to stimulate ideas and energy in others so that I can listen to them once they get going in expressing themselves. Beyond…
Home again
Heading home tomorrow to Cayman for another week, my fourth trip this year. Feeling grateful to see some wonderful clients, friends and family.
Dundee, city of design, creativity, discovery
On the road today, having spend an inspiring time yesterday in Dundee. This city is full of brave dreamers and doers making things happen.
Just ride
Simply knowing I would go for a ride later in the day lifted my mood for the day and allowed me to focus. Thank you,…
Go Easy
I will go easy on myself, not expect myself to be totally relaxed, not expect myself to feel “fine” all the time.
I have an opening coming up
I have an opening coming up. No, I’m not hiring, but I will have an opening soon, for a new client.