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.
What if universities stopped giving exams?
Tim Harford recently wrote a piece called: "Policy Lessons from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party". For those not from the UK, Screaming Lord Sutch was a novelty candidate who ran for election as an MP (Member of Parliament many times and never had a chance of...
What if universities stopped giving exams?
What if universities stopped giving exams? “Loony”, huh? How will we know how hard students have worked?
Working with predictable ups and downs
A reminder that when we have predictable ups and downs we can work with them. In fact, we must work with them else we will…
Context, context, context
I recently had the first call with a client. Unusually, they were not totally clear on the context for bringing me in as a coach.
Thoughts on my health journey and the power of language
This is not a win-or-lose battle, it is a health journey for me. I have early-stage cancer that was routine to remove as well as…
Walking while talking
Sometimes I have “walk and talk” calls with clients or other business contacts, where we both walk near our homes and talk on the phone…
Take time to celebrate!
I’m going to celebrate over the weekend. It matters less what I do to celebrate than that I am focussed on being in a celebratory…
Positive news – and compartmentalising
A simple thought around compartmentalising. It has been two days since I got this news, yet I am still processing the fact that life can…
WHY!! – sharing learnings from a brilliant marketing email
This is a marketing email I saw this week. It is absolutely brilliant. Here is why I think so.
Who can help you see into the future?
While I do not profess to have a crystal ball, I can sometimes see just a little into the future in terms of what lies…
What three things would you like people to know about you?
What are the three things you want your team or your audience to know about you?
Always look to make a difference to everyone you meet
Since I moved to the big city of London, I’ve had countless opportunities to make such short moments make a difference, however small.
Roe vs Wade, Lying Judges, and Hope
One example of what the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs Wade means.
Be honest with your customers
Ask yourself what you do to build loyalty with your clients or customers, and, in particular, how open and honest are you with them?