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.
How collective silence can change time
Thoughts today on how collective silence can change time. Last week I attended the first meeting of a new chapter of the Silent Book Club in a Pub relatively close to where I live. This was not a regular book club where people all read the same book in advance of the...
How collective silence can change time
Thoughts today on how collective silence can change time. I chose to go to the Silent Book Club both out of curiosity and a sense…
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…
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.