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.
Gratitude for the gift of purpose
The image above is a commission done by Hugh McLeod, his artistic expression of my Purpose statement of #MakingPotentialPossible. I was recently having lunch with a mentee, hearing their reflections on the past year. They asked me for my "word" for the year and it...
Gratitude for the gift of purpose
Awareness of my purpose has indeed been a great agent for me to change myself and to support others to change.
Embracing a dreich weekend
A combination of dull, overcast, drizzly, cold, misty, and miserable weather. At least 4 must apply before the weather is truly dreich.
Kind Leadership
Sharing a few thoughts around the theme of Kind Leadership.
How easy do you find it to say no?
When I consciously say no to opportunities that don’t fit under my Context and Focal Points, then this always creates space for something else.
Some favourite quotes to start the year
As I continue to muse on varying themes at the start of a new year, I was reminded of how words, phrases, and quotes can…
Music that moves me
May the music that moves you reach you in 2023.
Do What Matters
I find January a fertile time for considering the impact we wish to have in the world for the year. I enter 2023 with a…
Going on Walkabout
To “go on Walkabout”, an Australian aboriginal term, is to take a literal and spiritual journey, where a teen goes out into the outback.
Thanking those who have trusted me to support them on their journey
My thanks go out to everyone, everywhere, that have trusted me to help and support them on their journey. Business and the power of coaching…
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming.
Only do what only you can do
What is your “what only you can do”? What would it take for you to design your work life such that you too “only do…
Build as if for sale and the phone will ring
I have always encouraged business owners and leaders to “build as if for sale”, whether or not they have any intention of selling the business.
I’m coming home to Cayman soon
For friends in Cayman reading this, am happy to note that I’ll be home in Cayman visiting on business for the week of February 6th.