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.
What do you need to go from Great to Elite?
I already love my study in the new house, I find I can focus well in this space. That said, I know I can take it to another level, and this will be served well by my new "addiction", of buying used books published by the Folio Society, producers of the highest quality...
What do you need to go from Great to Elite?
Consider what in your life, work, and business you have already moved from good to great. Now, what will you need to focus on, and…
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.
Everything is Interconnected
A concise definition of Complexity Leadership: Everything is interconnected, and it is all about relationships.
The best teams make more mistakes
The best teams make more mistakes. We must be unafraid to admit mistakes and to commit to improve in the future.
Innovation Inbuilt
Read the small print on the bottom right of this screenshot. 1,725 units built in 40 weeks. That’s two high-rise towers, the taller being 45 storeys…
What does it mean to be a Coach?
A Coach sees the Creator essence in those they support and holds them as ultimately resourceful and resilient.
Loving Complexity
I love complexity and so listen for what is at the heart of the problem a client talks about, which then always seems to help…
Simple Relaxation
Led by our “relaxation guru” we promoted “simple relaxation” everywhere and with everything, including cards we randomly put in every guest room.