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.
Now you can ask “me” anything at AskTom.chat
Now you can ask "me" anything at AskTom.chat “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 gift away.” ~ David Viscott “Our highest purpose is to share knowledge.” ~ from the Luc Besson movie...
Now you can ask “me” anything at AskTom.chat
In September 2025, you can visit AskTom.chat and have a conversation with “me”.
Different forms of intelligence
The truth is, there are different forms of intelligence. Multiple paths to wisdom. And information is not the same thing as knowledge.
Choosing art that has meaning
I always have an emphasis on choosing art and objects in my sight line that have meaning to me.
The perfect brand expression
As some may know, I worked for years in the space of brand and love brand expression and many other areas of marketing.
What’s in my bookcase?
I recently did a little circular economy upcycling: bought a used bookcase and painted it! Now I have a home for a bunch of my…
Memory Matters
Memory matters. What we cannot remember we cannot possibly repair and what we cannot repair we are bound to repeat, again and again.
Can leaders coach their team too ?
Is it possible for the leader of a team to be an effective Team Coach? Being an open leader includes modelling and being the attributes…
Read great books twice
The list of great books I have read twice is long, so today I will give you some that I have read more than twice,…
Time can be irrelevant
Sometimes I will provide clients with lots of my time, and sometimes they won’t need that much. As Rick Rubin notes “the amount of time…
Four characteristics of systems change makers
Four characteristics of systems change makers: system thinker, leader and storyteller, designer and maker, connecter and convener.
I feel immensely rich right now
I am often immensely rich, not in money, but rich because I have found my metier, something I can devote myself to heart and soul.
Write what you don’t know
Write what you don’t know yet. Write what you sincerely care about. Write what your heart boldly tells you to write even though your mind…
Invest in relationships, authentically
Always be authentic. Invest in relationships. Be curious about others. Look to help them where your abilities and expertise can be of service.