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”
Easy decisions, hard life. Hard decisions, easy life
Short-term easy is long-term hard. Short-term hard is long-term easy. The climb is the fun part.
Drink before you are thirsty – Always
An adage from cycling that applies to so many areas of life is “drink before you are thirsty”. A few examples of being proactive with…
Donate the Rebate
Some thoughts on what we want and need, then a recommendation to UK readers to donate their fuel rebate this winter.
Would you like to get there faster and easier?
I help clients who are ready for “What’s Next” and recognise that they can get there easier and faster with help than they can on…
Work on your own terms
an inspiring reminder to work on your own terms, to your own standards, and with a healthy scepticism towards the processifying of creativity.
A day of people and ideas
About 70% of my time is about people and ideas, often complimentary to my conversations and work with clients, as I always have my clients…
Do you speak to 500 different markets? or just one focussed one?
The new agency for British Airways has just released a campaign with 500 different executions. With 500 variations there is likely to be at least one…
Do it now
A timely reminder yesterday from Paolo Coelho, via Feast and Fables on twitter, to “Do it Now”
Timeout tip – focus on one thing
The most effective timeout is when you focus on one thing and one thing only.
Say no to create space to say yes
Musing about what I would look to let go of my work and networks to create space for new things to emerge.
An Autumn Moment
I walked home from the train past my favourite Autumn tree, this flame red one which turned colour less than two weeks ago and will…
To write (a book) or not to write
Is it time to write a book now?