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.
Take a simple idea and take it seriously
Yes, three posts in a week inspired by Charlie Munger, who said: "Take a simple idea and take it seriously" I know that in the past I have been guilty of having an idea I really believe in, but then putting it to one side as it seemed too simple. Let Charlie's words...
Take a simple idea and take it seriously
Yes, three posts in a week inspired by Charlie Munger, who said: “Take a simple idea and take it seriously”
Taking a moment to be present
One must first be present, still, in the moment.
Distilling four thousand words into no more than four
A key element of my role is to coach the client in distilling those four thousand words on what and how into no more than…
Awareness leads to readiness then action
Awareness is the greatest agent for change,
Freezing fog and more fitness thoughts
The simple act of writing down my thoughts of my fitness journey became enough to shift my energy and get me back on the indoor…
Sunday Moment of Zen – Winter Sunset
Sometimes I take the time in my blog to give you a moment of zen, so this Sunday, here we are, my gift of a…
Going with the flow with my fitness journey
Last year, I had quite the health journey, so a focus since then has been to get back to fitness, doing no exercise for a…
Why I’m currently not accepting new clients
As of today, I am (for now) “closing the books” to new clients, having taken on some new ones in the last couple of months.
Look around you
Taking time to look around before and between meetings was a great way to ensure I was fully present in the place and time.
When I play music, I smell it and see colors
What a gift to both be a brilliant musician and one that can articulate their thoughts in writing the way Monty Alexander does.
Understanding the commute of others
At one stage in the 1980s my father used to commute from the Scottish Borders to his office in London, flying up and down two…
Reminding myself to keep life in balance
I recommend you also occasionally check in on your own balance and choices around that.
Your moment of musical Zen – New Grass
“New Grass” by Talk Talk, from the album “Laughing Stock” sounds so rich when played analogue rather than digital.