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.
SCARF and understanding the needs of others
My brilliant friend Perpetua Neo and I have always had energised, lengthy and in-depth conversations over the years, about "life, the universe and everything", and also often about our passion for supporting leaders and their teams. Recently we talked through one...
SCARF and understanding the needs of others
Reflecting on Perpetua Neo’s “This is What Matters,” the SCARF model unveils psychological safety needs, offering a powerful leadership tool.
Tell stories
Tell stories. Stories are one of the simplest and most powerful ways to evoke feelings.
Speaking truth to stupid
Words matter, and stories matter. Oh, and what a line “speaking truth to stupid” is! May you enjoy some beautiful words and moving stories today.
The value of being a “Jack of all trades”
Jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than master of one. Are you a Jack of all Trades?
The less we want, the more at ease we can be
I have found that the less I want, the simpler my desires are, and the more I experience ataraxia, that sense of simply being at…
The tactile joy of craftsmanship
If you cook at all and do not yet have a high-quality knife, I do recommend you invest in one. Handling such an object brings…
To podcast or not to podcast?
What comes next for the podcast? I await inspiration. What would you like to see or hear?
Put your phone away
We always have the choice as to how fully we are present at any moment. Put your phone away.
Thoughts on walking, on Cayman and on being world-class
Madeira is small but is world-class in some areas that the wider world does not recognise it for.
Taking a few days for Total Relaxation
Giving meaning to Total Relaxation, my three focal areas are: Presence, Slow, and Best.
Looks like we got ourselves a reader
I am a reader. I love to read. It seems that actually taking time to read books, and particularly to read widely, is increasingly rare.
Wisdom is a practice
Mastery and Wisdom are closely linked. You cannot ‘know’ wisdom. You can only practice it.
Want to learn mastery? Learn from masters in other fields
My greatest mentor in life, Ed Percival, was nicknamed Yoda, the name being a form of the utmost reverence for his mastery.