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.
Elite Lessons – Leading Change
I recently was guided to the bio of Steven Gunby, CEO of FTI Consulting, where he notes he states his management philosophy: Changing the trajectory of a company requires major insight. But it's also about getting enormous numbers of people helping you figure out the...
Elite Lessons – Leading Change
He sees a vision for change, is committed to it, knows he needs to talk to everyone in the business.
I love business
In the first few weeks of this year, I have been introduced to numerous business leaders of various sizes of business from different industries, sectors, countries. I love every conversation and this has also been a reminder of a simple truth. I love business. As...
We win the moment at the cost of the decade
Brilliance might appear to win in the moment, but positioning wins in the end.
Appreciating what we have
I’ve always been healthy, yet have never really taken time to appreciate that. My musings this morning then, are on appreciating what we have.
Wise books
Inspired by my friend Chip Conley, here are eight books I feel provide me with wisdom in and through life’s journey.
Will you make your vision a reality?
Entrepreneurs must have a “stretch” Vision to truly inspire, yet is means little if they don’t make it into a reality.
Simple rules turn desired behaviour into default behaviour
As it may benefit some, a few of my rules that I have added to over the years that shifted desired behaviour into default behaviour.
What are you excited about?
What are you excited about this year? To start off a walk with such a positive question is a conscious and expert choice.
Are you ready to jump over a black hole?
Why businesses get stuck in a “black hole” at predictable levels and then have the choice to “Jump”, if they are ready to do so.
What do you need to have a good day?
I had the opportunity to join Ian Sanders on a “Good Day Guided Walk” around the Soho area of London as part of a group…
Elite Mindset – Curiosity and Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly, now aged 81 and retired from stand-up comedy, is one of the greatest comedians ever, a masterful of what is called “observational comedy”.
Noticing more
In order to further polish our skills in improvisation, one key step is noticing more, noticing where we do and do not improvise.
The power of creating fresh perspectives via a weekly check-in
This picture illustrates that ability to bring a fresh perspective. I took this during that call while walking along a public footpath.