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.
Where much of what we accumulated dissolves
At the TED Talks in April 2023, Chip Conley gave a short talk on "An alternative to the "midlife crisis"", three minutes encouraging us to look differently at our life stages in the modern world, one where longevity is such that life now can have multiple stages,...
Where much of what we accumulated dissolves
If you are at the stage of life where you have the choice to let much of what you have accumulated to dissolve, I encourage…
Heart of a Charity, Mindset of a Business
For Croydon Vision, then, they absolutely have the heart of a charity, their focus now is to have more and more of that mindset of…
Open Leadership – Balance Humility and Audacity
Steph Curry’s broad social and cultural perspective allows him to balance humility and audacity so skillfully it sets a tone for the entire franchise.
I’m feeling frustrated…
Rather than look to think too much about being frustrated and what I can and can’t plan for, I’ll anchor back to the word acceptance…
Feel the sun on your face
I have gained a heightened appreciation of the simple things in life – like marvelling at the apple blossom or a feeling the sun on…
Coaching Mindset and Belief
I always come from a Coaching Mindset, by which I mean this: Coaching Mindset is Belief that the Client has the Answers.
The Opposition of Events
The difficulties we have to face are only the difficulties of circumstances, and the only opposition we have to encounter is the opposition of events.
How deep are your friendships?
I have always believed in quality over quantity in terms of friendships, so I love this pyramid as a thought piece.
Counting what Counts
Read Chip Conley’s post, Counting What Counts, reproduced in full below from the “Wisdom Well” post from Modern Elder Academy.
Always pass on what you have learned
The whole purpose of life has been to pass on what was learned. There is no higher purpose.
My Context today is to Listen
Today I am attending a Vision Day for a leading charity and will not be in the country. For this specific event, my context today is…
Marginal Gains, Chemotherapy and Patience
Marginal Gains is a philosophy of continuous improvement focussed on minor improvements across every facet of performance.
And still I rise. Thoughts on remaining hopeful about gun control
I do not know how one can rise time after time, but I am so glad of it.