Insights
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.
Confronting our own Finitude
finitude noun | formal | /ˈfɪn.ɪ.tjuːd | the state of having a limit or end Authentic purpose-led leadership is only fully available to a leader brave enough to confront their own finitude. This statement is the “executive Summary” of this “long read”, in which I...
Confronting our own Finitude
Finitude: the state of having a limit or end. Authentic purpose-led leadership is only fully available to a leader brave enough to confront their own…
Continued Cascading Leadership
Cascading Leadership is a sustainable, trust-based approach that replaces top-down control with iterative engagement and alignment across an organisation.
Still Leading From Purpose
Putting Purpose first truly drives profit to allow you to further scale your impact. Start to learn how to do this in a real-world way.…
Be Ready for Open Leadership
This is a timely repost of my evergreen article on Open Leadership to pay tribute to a true Open Leader: Gord Johnston, CEO of Stantec.
Now you can ask “me” anything at AskTom.chat
In September 2025, you can visit AskTom.chat and have a conversation with “me”.
Slower than a Sloth
I’ve found my spirit animal, the Costa Rican two-toed sloth. My North Star to begin 2024 is “Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens”, and I started the…
Time for a winter pause
Learn to pause, or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.
Listen with your heart
Proactively reach out to people and they will likely be happy to hear from you. If they are, and if they want to talk, listen…
Reflection is mindful attention to lessons learned
Reflection is not just a “looking back” — it is giving mindful attention to lessons learned from experience and applying them to future growth and…
Reflections and looking forwards
My own reflections to, I hope, inspire you to consciously take time to first reflect on your 2023, then to turn your thoughts and gaze…
What do you need to go from Great to Elite?
Consider what in your life, work, and business you have already moved from good to great. Now, what will you need to focus on, and…
Are you ready to benefit from structured support?
I love to be a sounding board, coach, mentor, advisor. I love to support others in these different and sometimes overlapping ways.
How collective silence can change time
Thoughts today on how collective silence can change time. I chose to go to the Silent Book Club both out of curiosity and a sense…