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.
Are you ready to unearth your hidden assets?
Do you or your company have "hidden assets" that can drive up your multiple? If you are ready to unearth your own hidden assets, I'd love to help you with that. This news update in the FT on November 16th caught my eye: Mars to buy Hotel Chocolat in £534mn deal The...
Are you ready to unearth your hidden assets?
If you are ready to unearth your own hidden assets – what can drive up your “M”, your multiple – I’d love to help you…
What is your anchor?
At times this feels tough, so I am reminded of the power of having an anchor, something to come back to as a focal point.
Tomorrow may not be like today
Today is simply a reminder for me each day that tomorrow may not be like today.
Choosing to share openly
I choose to share openly. Some friends have shared with me privately that they have also had challenging health journeys then note that they do…
Ready, or not ready
We defined Fair” as simply as “No Judgment”. One idea was that: “people are not right or wrong, they are simply ready or not ready”.
Elite Mindset – James Timpson – Lead from Trust and Kindness
Regular readers will know I am a fan of James Timpson and his leadership of the eponymous and family-owned company he leads, with emphasis on…
Be of service
When you can do work that uses your particular skills and experience and is also of service, then that is something very special
It’s the not knowing…
When any of us face news or events which place us in a position of “not knowing”, we tend to be uncomfortable and take steps…
What is a “micro-break”?
Is one night away long enough to be defined as a “mini-break”? I decided not and that a new term is needed, the “micro-break”.
Oh for some truly transformative ideas!
A musing at length that goes into some of my current focus on potential transformative ideas for national governments, and today looking at the UK.
Take a break
What I remark on today is the importance of taking a break, maybe to relax physically and mentally, perhaps to mark a moment, a transition.
We are in charge of our attitude
We are, always, in charge of our attitude. Have an attitude of gratitude.
Risk, Psychology and Chemotherapy
A story today about how our mindset, notably our attitude to risk, can impact our choices, how we make decisions and the decisions we make.