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.
Test stupid things
Entertaining as always to listen to Rory Sutherland at Kilkenomics. One gem he noted was the importance of allowing ourselves to “test stupid things”, don’t just test the things we are pretty sure will work. One tiny Kilkenomics tip that tangentially makes that point...
Test stupid things
One gem he noted was the importance of allowing ourselves to “test stupid things”, don’t just test the things we are pretty sure will work.
The only way to avoid criticism
Aristotle puts it best: “There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing”. I choose instead #BeMoreYou.
Every challenge is a learning opportunity
My Purpose is Making Potential Possible. Every challenge is a learning opportunity
A Good Day
Let the gratefulness overflow into blessing all around you, and then it will really be a good day.
Do more
In our increasingly “VUCA” Covid world, we can feel a little powerless about the unpredictability of major events, or Black Swans, but we can “Do…
Could you escape the cubicle?
It is a sad indictment of how our “developed” societies live that in order to “escape the cubicle” it feels like we will have to…
Could you become an Uncertainty Expert?
I I’m always curious to learn more, though, so recently joined a series of “interactive documentaries” called “The Uncertainty Experts”.
Time for some new clients and mentees, could that be you?
I do have lots of energy and so want to take on more this winter. I’m therefore now open to taking on a few more…
Always active, never busy
Whenever anyone asks me “are you busy?”, I always answer “no”, then after the ensuing awkward pause, add: “always active, never busy”.
The meaning of life is to give your gift away
The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your…
Be kind, always (so stop the “banter”!)
The Dalai Lama said: “My religion is kindness”, and, by the way, he is a profoundly funny human being, yet I feel sure he has…
Learning from the nuances of Autumn
Having lived the majority of my adult life in Cayman, without a noticeable Autumn, I sometimes forget that there are many nuances in Autumn.
To listen more, to share knowledge less?
This week I am attending an event online and was asked to note my speciality, to which I simply wrote: "Listening" Having come back from a short break and paused my daily posting for only the second time in a streak that has continued for well over 1400 posts, I'm...