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.
Enjoying an old routine
What is your routine? I'm often known to say I like to have "only enough structure to allow flow". At the same time, I do like my routine at times. This morning is one of those times when I also reminded myself of an old Cayman routine. Before my first meeting of the...
Enjoying an old routine
I’m often known to say I like to have “only enough structure to allow flow”. At the same time, I do like my routine at times.
A Trust Story – Netflix – Context, not Control
In 2009, Netflix published the now famous "Culture Deck", 120 slides, a manifesto for the revolutionary culture created at Netflix. Sheryl Sandberg famously referred to this deck as "the most important document ever to come out of the valley". It is still available...
Mystic realism – Shoshin and Business
What if we bring a beginner’s mind to business leadership?
Smashing Paradigms – Happy Business
Where is the bar?
Emotional Equations – The Trust Equation
Emotions, energy, feelings and building and deepening Trust
Movies with Meaning – Carpe Diem!
Carpe Diem! Start the year inspired to act!
Writing I love – Invictus
A masterful poem that has so often inspired me in both dark time and light.
New Year – Your “Why” comes before setting goals
Learn the story of the greek fisherman and then consider your WHY for 2018.
The Hero’s Journey – be your own hero
This New Year, how about choosing your own Hero’s Journey?
Emotional Equations – What makes a Story?
In your story, what are your emotional desires, what is at stake?
Smashing Paradigms – Stop the “Busyness”
Where is the bar?
Emotional Equations – Chip Conley
Please share the Emotional Equation that means the most to you. Inspired by @chipconley
Movies with Meaning – Christmas and Alan Rickman Edition
This week a twist, three powerful commencement speeches to share