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.
Writing helps you to understand what you think
At the moment, I am gathering thoughts and ideas on various topics for potential future longer blog posts, including: Lies, damned lies and statistics, about how politicians in the UK are weaponising immigration numbers (when in fact, several of them could be looked...
Writing helps you to understand what you think
If we see the benefit in writing, then we encourage those who do want to understand what they think to be careful in their use…
To go for it or play the percentages
There is a time to play the percentages, to optimise for a good result, but sometimes you just want to go for it, to play…
What Comes Next for Me? Speaking events, Facilitating Leadership Teams?
I love what I do and will continue it, so “what comes next?” for me is to take time to look at where I can…
Current Status. Relaxed.
This was yesterday. Am officially relaxed now.
What’s your view?
Right now, I’m taking my first overseas break since early 2020, so I’m taking in the view, simply enjoying that.
Explaining Britain’s Quasi-economics (Kwasi-Economics?)
Even a GCSE economics student could tear holes in the recent policy announcement, they are “quasi-economics” at best, “Kami-Kwasi” economics the more popularly used phrase…
Consistency and Flexibility
What are you consistent with and that does bring? What flexibility do you give yourself, and does that in fact form one of your strategies?
Time to love watches again
Over the years I built up a collection of watches. My favourite? That varies, but I love the Swach skeleton watch and “The Accurate” by…
Cognitive dissonance and UK Economic policy
One silver lining of cognitive dissonance is that it will very much focus your mind on how best to cut costs while looking after your…
Evidence is always partial
Evidence is always partial. Facts are not truth, though they are part of it – information is not knowledge.
What does your Crystal Ball tell you about preparing for 2023 and beyond?
There is real value in facilitating a conversation sharing concerns then ideas as to what each person sees in their own crystal ball.
Unhurried Conversations – Ease into Difficulty
Over the last few years, I have found myself in several circles with Johnnie Moore. Recently, I was sent a copy of Johnnie’s book “Unhurried…
Beauty and Moments of Awe
I love to take time to be awestruck by beauty, something we can often find simply by walking and looking around us.