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.
Lateral learning and Feldenkrais
Working with a Feldenkrais master is a form of lateral learning: supporting my own body health and honing the key skills I use in my own work. For a number of years, I have invested in myself via a Feldenkrais master, Ryan Jansen (see this post from 2019, "What I...
Lateral learning and Feldenkrais
Working with a Feldenkrais master is a form of lateral learning: supporting my own body health and honing the key skills I use in my…
Wisdom from Warren Buffett
Wisdom from Warren Buffett, who works smart, not hard, has peace of mind, and behind all the numbers, culture is his secret. A true #ModernElder
Movies with Meaning – Leadership Lessons
Weekly series. Please send in your movies via email, twitter etc. Our format : Three movies with meaning (and movies you love and recommend!) One sentence on the core meaning you take from it Send a link to a YouTube clip from the movie that speaks to that meaning...
Writing I Love – Philosophy from Calvin (and Hobbes!)
Philosophy and Humour from some favourite comic strips
Why don’t we do the important things ?
Why don’t we do what is important? Here what Stephen Covey, Seth Godin and yours truly have to teach on this.
Elite Lessons : Modern Elders and Basketball
“Modern Elder” is a new concept ni business, but Basketball has always revered those with both empathy and wisdom. #EliteLessons today from John Wooden.
Winter and “seasonally affected leadership”
Is winter keeping you from leading outside your comfort zone?
Smashing Paradigms – Do Less, Achieve More
Do Less, Achieve More. Yes, really. A live example of the value of this, then three areas with tips and practices from @MortenTHansen and myself.
Do you have “skin in the game” ?
Do you have skin in the game? Your people? How do you align your people if they don’t?
Movies with Meaning – Movies that make you FEEL !
As leaders let us be reminded of the power of feelings to move us. Here are three that make me cry in different ways.
Writing I Love – The Big Leap
#OpenLeadership starts with self-leadership. The Big Leap focusses on a powerful tool for leading self and others, the “Upper Limit Problem”. My experiences and top…
#MentorHer – Be the Change
Men, be the change, #MentorHer. Women, Lean In, ask for what you need. I’ve walked this walk, talk to me, I’m hear to help.
Be Brave, Own It! – Keala’s “This is Me” Moment
A story of bravery, owning it, inspiring self and others. #itsyourfault @kealasettle #andtheoscargoesto #thisisme