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.
Introversion and making myself go to events
I'm always inspired by people and ideas, so I love to meet new people. Serendipitous and unexpected meetings quite often happen at events, where I'll meet one or two interesting people, and then arrange to meet up later to listen and learn more about them, their...
Introversion and making myself go to events
I’m pretty introverted, so going to busy events (including the trip out, busy stations, trains, tubes etc) is something I have to push myself to…
Yes, and…
Where could “Yes, and” take you today?
Borrow or steal ideas from other countries
What ideas have you come across in your travels that you could copy, steal, and then evolve to fit your needs?
Take a stand
Use your platform, whether CEO or athlete, to take a stand for what you believe is right.
Sunday musing – take time until it feels right
Rather than be carried away with enthusiasm on big decisions I’m allowing for taking time over decisions to make sure they feel right for all…
Do it NOW
Leave more space to “Do it NOW” as per the wondrous quote from the inestimable Paolo Coelho.
How do we make the business case for diversity?
The business case for diversity comes from embracing the commercial value of diverse teams to solve complex problems.
The power of encouragement
I was introduced to the Encouragement Manifesto, when they commended me on modelling point 6 by being consistent with my daily posts.
Be intentional with time off (or a sabbatical)
I used to think of a sabbatical as being for three months to a year. A Sabbatical Can Look Any Way You Want It To.…
I’ll figure it out
Choose “I’ll figure it out”over “I’ll get found out”. Believe in your ability to learn.
What did you learn?
Start with “Did you have Fun?”, then move on to, at the right time, “What did you learn?”
Consistency is doing it when you don’t feel like doing it
Consistency isn’t simply willpower, which comes and goes. Consistency is doing it when you don’t feel like doing it.
My current Context: Relax and Enjoy
I’ll be taking their sage advice and for the next two months focus simply on “Relax and Enjoy”, to quiet down my natural “Tigger” bounciness.