As my sons were taught by their swimming coaches, “fifteen minutes early is on time, on time is late”.
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Context as a tool for choosing beer
The key tool by far for a coach is Context. Context can be applied in almost any environment, including on helping us be clear on…
I’m an Applied Economist
Surrounded by Economists who are experts but have never been out in the world and led businesses, the answer that came to me was that…
The value of peace of mind
Insurance has a cost, but it also has a value in peace of mind as well as against financial loss.
Savouring
I didn’t ask the price. Some things are simply worth savouring.
Give people the chance to live into their potential
People have to have proven they have realised their potential before they get given the opportunity to move into a role that requires those skills…
Quality and getting the right clients
Whilst those stories of coming behind lower quality work and fixing it to their high standards are good and also entertaining (!), what is even…
The power of a (housing crisis) chart
As it happens, I am working on my own “modest suggestions” to solve the affordable housing crisis for the thriving Cayman economy.
Are you “Post-Economic”?
You can’t actually hire him. He is “post-economic.” He only works for the people he chooses.
Do it for them, not to them
A thought that jumps off the page for me was “Do it FOR them, not TO them”.
Some moments are perfect
Some moments are perfect. The older I get, the more I appreciate the moments, and take time to savour them, each tiny one.
Wisdom principles and practices
Today am sharing a list from my friend Chip Conley of his 14 “Wisdom Principles and Practices”.
Mentality of success, not survival
Mentality of success, not survival. Sometimes a line really catches my attention when I listen to a song lyric, watch a movie, or read a…
Atmospherics after Dark
Forty years ago, Tom Robinson co-wrote the tune “Listen to the Radio (Atmospherics after dark)” with Peter Gabriel.
Build a Quality Foundation
Some thoughts on the value of investing in your foundational strengths before working on what is visible to others, then a reflection on how I…
Evolving over Time
A theme that is sitting with me at the moment is the great privilege I have of observing the evolution of individuals and their businesses…
I need peace and quiet to think
I need peace and quiet in order to be able to think. In our busy business world, we seem to value the volume of production of…
In praise of doing the simple things well
Whether it be in hospitality or other businesses, always maintain a laser focus on the power of doing the simple things well.
Where do you read your books?
The other day Rory Sutherland (another past guest on #WhatComesNextLive, listen to us in conversation here) tweeted: New trend: the combined bar and book recommendation. @hfedwards and Bloody Mary's Deal. pic.twitter.com/fypZCqCOIG — Rory Sutherland (@rorysutherland)...
Allow yourself to stop for a moment
For about my first forty years on this planet, I rarely allowed myself time to stop, even for a moment. Life was “go go go!”…
A short post for today
Sometimes I write long and considered posts, other times short ones. Why? Various reasons, but whilst I have a longer post I'm thinking of writing about the privilege of working with clients for a number of years and observing change and evolution in them and their...
There are no new ideas
There are no new ideas. There are only new ways of making them felt.
Take a walk with history
The other day I had some time free in London before an event, so took a walk with history.
Doing nothing can be the best preparation
Doing nothing can be the best preparation. Being rested and relaxed enables me to be absolutely present and able to listen deeply to my client.
How much information? Enough.
I’m thinking about “enough” in the context of being an expert brought in to help an organisation lead change in a complex environment.
Where did the time go?
Today we have now moved into August and I had a moment of “Where did the time go?”.
Excelling Invisibly
The more time you can spend in the business and with your people, the more acknowledgement and encouragement you give, the more they will all…
Becoming the person you need to be…
Becoming the person you need to be is an act of love. I instinctively loved it right away and it has hung in pride of…
Plus One
I’d connected people and ideas by bringing a “Plus One” who normally would not have been there. Bring your own Plus One.
Going Green and Hypocrisy
I am continuing to be a hypocrite on going green on a personal level, though I’m at least honest about this form of hypocrisy.
Hyperfocus vs Flow State
I love the idea of Flow and being in a flow state, I’ve written around the topic many times. What is the distinction between Hyperfocus…
Be a Cultural Chameleon
To be a cultural chameleon one begins with a passionate interest in learning about others and about different cultures and experiences.
Find the Gap
Take time to “Find the Gap” first before proposing solutions. Identify the problem areas.
Don’t look down
Once a country gets rich, it’s very hard for it to screw things up so badly that it gets poor. Britain is really putting in…
What do you see?
What do you see? And what can you see as you go through life if you take time to pause, to be present, to look…
If your job is stealing ideas…
If your job is stealing ideas…it helps to be surrounded by interesting people from everywhere.