My Library
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.
I have a strong suspicion
Do you have deeply held beliefs, or merely a strong suspicion? This week I caught up with friends I've known for nearly forty years. As we sat in a pub and laughed and joked, one reflection made was of how opinionated I always was in my 20s and 30s, and hey, 40s too! ...
I have a strong suspicion
I write to share my thoughts but also to stimulate your own thoughts and bring forth your opinions, or even simply your own “strong suspicion”.
Writing I Love – If – Rudyard Kipling
Having and stimulating your Growth mindset is key for leaders, and so investing time to read widely as well as deeply is one way to give focus to this. With that in mind, each Saturday I post "Writing I Love". Sometimes a business book, sometimes a leadership quote,...
Smashing Paradigms – Stop thinking your way to decisions!
Would you pay more, much more, for someone who takes less time than anyone else to provide you the answers and impact you seek?
Diversity and Culture – a lesson from an elite sport
Leadership lessons from an elite athlete in a pro sport. Which sport ? It may surprise you.
Leadership Superpower – Encouragement
Today a short post bringing awareness of a true leadership superpower available to all of us. "I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among my people the greatest asset I possess, and the way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and...
Curiosity, a key to Leadership
Yesterday I wrote "Are you an Old or New Paradigm Leader?", encouraging you to look at whether you are aware of the goldfish bowl you are swimming in, and to look at new ways of leading. However, I also reflected on how difficult it is to see ourselves (and yes, trust...
Are you an Old or New Paradigm Leader?
Leadership is the overarching theme of my writing on this site. As part of this, I write every Friday an article on "Smashing Paradigms", looking to challenge my own thinking and to be of support to you in the same way. First, for clarity on the word Paradigm,...
Movies with Meaning – GDPR and Tough Decisions
Tough decisions are often tough as they fly in the face of advice and even legal advice.
Writing I Love – Malcolm Gladwell – Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell – Outliers – what is an Outlier and what did he mean by the 10,000 hour rule ?
Smashing Paradigms – the less time you take, the more you can charge
Would you pay more, much more, for someone who takes less time than anyone else to provide you the answers and impact you seek ?
Michael Jordan: I failed, that is why I succeed
I love this quote from Michael Jordan, as it speaks to "Deliberate Practice", a topic I wrote about yesterday, focusing on golf and Ben Hogan, as well as looking to prompt readers to consider where they are deliberate in what they do, whether it be in their personal...
Ben Hogan: Deliberate Practice
The summer I was 15, the weather in the Scottish Borders was beautiful (so my memory tells me!). That year I got the "bug" to play golf. Junior membership was almost free and I rode my bike to the club with an old "half set" of clubs and spent all day there most of...
Wait overnight before replying
Could you go a week waiting overnight before replying to email? What might you learn?