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.
Inspiration is building
A week or so ago I wrote "I couldn't not do it", both about the answer I get from many entrepreneurs when I ask them why they started their business, plus why I write daily on this site. I follow energy often in terms of what I do, and decisions I make, and now I am...
Inspiration is building
I follow energy often in terms of what I do, and decisions I make, and now I am feeling inspiration building up in me to…
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.
Are you ready to embrace leading change around the S in ESG?
The latest issue of the RSA Journal includes a lead article by Gillian Tett entitled “Making a Good Impression – how cultural shifts are driving…
Musing on the power of questions
I was reminded in new ways of the power of questions that are asked without then immediately seeking to answer them by being comfortable.
Nothing to say today
If you have nothing to say, say nothing. Mark Twain. That’s all folks. See you tomorrow.
Marking the Moments creates Memories
Memories are created when we consciously mark the moments. I know, are major markers in life for each son and for me as their father…
Humans are Predictably Irrational
Over the years I have learned enough about the human condition (and myself!) to know that we humans are, as Dan Ariely puts it in…
Feeling guilty about not writing
I’m also feeling guilty about that, feeling that I “should” be writing more about big ideas, but I am not sure I would have much…