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.
Assume you’re below average
The writer and thinker Derek Sivers takes the approach of assuming he is below average, as this helps him focus on listening, learning, and improving. Ninety-six percent of cancer patients claim to be in better health than the average cancer patient. This opening line...
Assume you’re below average
The writer and thinker Derek Sivers takes the approach of assuming he is below average, as this helps him focus on listening, learning, and improving.
Writing I Love – The Little Prince
Paint a picture with words and other will follow. Lessons from Saint Ex.
Hacking Understanding Economics
Build your own model to understand the economy, with the help of five experts.
Radical Transparency – Humility balanced with Audacity
Radical Transparency, Radical Candor, Emotional Equations and musing on LOVE as a core value in business. @chiconley @kimballScott @raydalio
Look up at the stars, and be curious…
My story of #Flow from the day Stephen Hawking died. Be present.
Smashing Paradigms – Surround yourself with people smarter than you are
Napoleon Hill on Master Mind and what it means to be educated. #SmashingParadigms
Yūgen
Yūgen, Ikigai, Flow. What do these words mean to you ?
Movies with Meaning – Being Observant
Three movies to consider and to watch through the lens of the power of being observant
Writing I Love – The Little Book of Ikigai
Ikigai, Flow and Leadership
How do you know if you could be an Entrepreneur?
Are you or could you be an Entrepreneur ? Simply be Entrepreneurial ? Find out from these “acid tests”
Lessons from understanding Amazon’s secrets
“Deep Listening” to unlock the secrets of Amazon, and lessons for leadership and business success.
What does it mean to be a “Sage” ?
Sharing lessons today on Seven Leadership Archetypes, including what is means to be a Sage #ModernElder
Smashing Paradigms – Trains without Timetables ?
What if leaders said “I was wrong” ? What could change (and yes, I will utter the words “gun control” here). Thanks to @chipconley @satyanadella…