This is one of the page-long chapters in Nick Parker’s “On Reading”, a book that changed my relationship with books and reading.
OpenLeadership
Sharing learnings through mentoring
I have always sought to share what I learn through mentoring.
Finding wisdom in seemingly unconnected places
Sharing that I found a piece of what I felt was powerful wisdom from reading an old sci-fi novel, then hearing a news story, then…
What levels are your friendships at?
I do love to meet new people and develop new friendships. This is a reminder as to where we place our friends on that Friendship…
Embracing a dreich weekend
A combination of dull, overcast, drizzly, cold, misty, and miserable weather. At least 4 must apply before the weather is truly dreich.
Kind Leadership
Sharing a few thoughts around the theme of Kind Leadership.
How easy do you find it to say no?
When I consciously say no to opportunities that don’t fit under my Context and Focal Points, then this always creates space for something else.
Some favourite quotes to start the year
As I continue to muse on varying themes at the start of a new year, I was reminded of how words, phrases, and quotes can…
Do What Matters
I find January a fertile time for considering the impact we wish to have in the world for the year. I enter 2023 with a…
Going on Walkabout
To “go on Walkabout”, an Australian aboriginal term, is to take a literal and spiritual journey, where a teen goes out into the outback.
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming.
Only do what only you can do
What is your “what only you can do”? What would it take for you to design your work life such that you too “only do…
I’m coming home to Cayman soon
For friends in Cayman reading this, am happy to note that I’ll be home in Cayman visiting on business for the week of February 6th.
Today I am feeling – blessed and privileged
I closed out my working week with a powerful feeling of being blessed and privileged to do what I do.
How diverse is the room you are in?
The Cayman Islands, despite being so small, it has always been radically diverse, with well over 100 nationalities living and working there.
Towards a Brave and Confident Scotland – in 2023
If you are a leader in Scotland passionate and ready to lead bravely in 2023, I’d love to start our year by meeting up.
Sharing what I have learned – looking ahead to 2023
Starting in 2023, and linked to this, I’d love your help to give me more spaces and opportunities to share learnings.
Today I’m taking a Snow Day
When snow hits, schools close and kids get a day off. I think I may well take a (half) snow day. 🙂
How do you grow your business? By finding balance
Find the balance that is right for your business at this point in your growth and evolution. A few thoughts around growing your business.
Noticing the change of seasons
I love to attune myself, my senses, my energy, and my spirit, through what one might call “hyper-noticing”, by paying deep and close attention to…
To meet or not to meet? (in person)
We could bring far more consciousness to meetings in general, not only whether to meet in person or on video, but also such things as;…
Orwell’s tips for writing – dying metaphors
On dying metaphors and lessons on writing from George Orwell, courtesy of this wonderful twitter thread from “The Cultural Tutor”.
What’s in a name? – Reißverschluss and more
Under the Reißverschluss (or “zipping directive”), lanes of traffic are actively told to merge at the final opportunity with cars alternating.
Artificial Intelligence – coming soon, and exponentially
When I was a student in Edinburgh in the mid-1980s, Edinburgh University had an Artificial Intelligence department way back then, which morphed over time.
What are you focussed on NOW?
How do we share what we are focussed on right now other than social media channels? I love the idea of having a “NOW” page…
People are interesting if you choose to be interested
“People are interesting if you choose to be interested” is an adage I hold to be true and one I love to live by.
Taking four hours for a cup of coffee
Yesterday I took four hours for a cup of coffee. Well, I hadn’t seen a dear friend for some time and they live quite a distance…
Noticing differently when one sense is removed
In the absence of one sense (hearing) I started “noticing differently” by focusing on my vision and what I could see.
Make Culture a Core Asset of your Business
I led a meeting for a client focussing on their Culture and Values. They are at the leading edge of a technology shift in their industry.
Follow the multi-disciplinary path, you will never wish to come back
If the idea of being more multi-disciplinary in your curiosity and thinking appeals to you, then make a start.
Your Moment of Zen – a glorious rendition of Northern Sky
Truly gorgeous version of Northern Sky from the children of PS22. Watch until the end for a tiny moment that will make you smile, laugh,…
Thinking makes it so. Thoughts on making travel feel easier.
“Thinking makes it so” is a line from Hamlet which the authors of Transport for Humans use in reference to perceptions of time when we…
A coaching thought: No one can advise you or help you
When coaching a client, I am there to listen and to help them draw out their own answers. I am not there to advise them,…
What if you were hit by a bus?
What would happen to your business tomorrow, next week, next month, next year…if you were hit by a bus?
Doing nothing is not an option
Doing nothing is an option I am sure you are unable to pursue and needs no further comment. .
There is no box
Think outside the box”. What if there is no box? What then might you think of?