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.
Pendulums and our propensity to overcorrect
The key point of the pendulum as a device for considering leadership is that it does not return to centre, but instead will always overcorrect.
The Meaning of This is Water for Leaders
I have often referenced “This is Water” in other posts, so this time a post dedicated to analysing the importance of this speech for leaders.
Stop on Amber
Traffic laws in the UK state to stop on amber lights.
Happiness in the simple things
It is easy to take moments for granted, but we can choose to find happiness in the simplest of things.
Just start
Sometimes we procrastinate starting something, feeling the task will take longer and be harder than it ends up being. My advice? Just start.
Why write?
Only once I write can I actually also do something very important to me, which is to share what I learn. Write to discover your…
Allowing freedom from the discipline of “daily”
Sometimes by following my instincts, I have taken some breaks from the discipline of “daily” and skipped posting for a while.
Marking the Moment with Maeve
I was given the immense privilege of accompanying my dear friend Maeve Gillies to the ceremony where she was admitted to the “Mystery of Goldsmiths”.
The importance of taking time to celebrate
Take time to honour, respect, and celebrate what has happened, whether it be the life of someone who has left or a business achieving record…
Elevated standards create elevated results
Elevated standards create elevated results. You notice this when you work with an outlier. The bar they set is beyond what most people imagine.
Paying my respects to Gene Thompson
Gene Thompson died last week at the age of 59, with many tributes paid to him, as noted in the national newspaper of the Cayman…
Do you need a Facilitator or a Difficilitator?
A facilitator makes things easier, while a difficilitator finds breakthroughs and solutions in the difficult, not in the easy.