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.
Bring your toolkit
Bring your toolkit with you, but be ready to use any of your tools or none of them. Recently I carried my backpack with me to a meeting with a client, my toolkit if you will. Inside I was carrying my laptop with all my documents, as well as printouts and written...
Bring your toolkit
Bring your toolkit with you, but be ready to use any of your tools or none. Choose to listen for Context before deciding on what…
Movies with Meaning – The Meaning of Time
Three movies putting a twist on our lives, so changing the meaning of time, past, present and future.
Writing I Love – How to Stop Time
This week’s post featuring the wonderful novel by Matt Haig and a powerful quote from Montaigne.
Purpose – the need for meaning is infinite
What brings meaning to your life and work?
Belief – The greatest gift you can give someone
Leaders believe in their people, give someone the gift of believing in them
Stoicism – The Tao of Bobby Orr
A leader is someone other choose to follow. Could stoicism be a valuable tool for you to create followers for your leadership ?
Smashing Paradigms – Legacy Careers
What will be YOUR “Legacy Career”?
Purpose – Clarity, Service, Virtuous circles
Some tips on what I’ve learned around helping people find their Purpose.
Movies with Meaning – Grit
Grit = Passion x Perseverance. Three favourite movies illustrating Grit
Writing I love – Alan Watts and the meaning of life
Take a moment to be present to the “profound and galvanizing lucidity” of Alan Watts.
Who are the purpose-driven leaders?
Three purpose-driven leaders and friends who have touched my life. Who do you touch and inspire?
A Purpose Story – “I have a dream”
Are you a purpose-driven leader? What is your “I have a dream?”, what drives you and has your people follow you?
Memento Mori
This week a twist, three powerful commencement speeches to share