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…
Self-Knowledge
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…
High leverage relaxation
What high leverage relaxation do you choose that takes little time? Oh, and for British friends, yes, stopping for a cup of tea does count…
Technology ten times more valuable than gold
What technology do you have that is worth more than gold? A relaxing conversation was truly a relaxed conversation. Priceless.
Do not turn off your instincts
When we are taught the “rules” of economics we are told to “turn off your instincts” and act as if those rules always apply, always…
Choosing art that has meaning
I always have an emphasis on choosing art and objects in my sight line that have meaning to me.
Everything is Interconnected
A concise definition of Complexity Leadership: Everything is interconnected, and it is all about relationships.
Balancing Complexity and Simplicity
Balancing between complexity and simplicity allows me both to feel balanced and also to do my best work when I move back into that complexity…
What possibilities may lie beyond resistance?
I had worked through any resistance I had. I even have a phrase for this that popped into my head: “What possibilities may lie beyond…
Making a quiet space in my home
One of those things I need to be at my best is a quiet space in my home home, both in terms of sound and…
Too hot, in September?
Today it is HOT. Too hot. In September! Yes, September.
Getting off balance
I got off balance for a short while yesterday. I suddenly and unexpectedly lost that sense of being grounded and centred.
Holding every rule as breakable
Let us hold every rule to be breakable, it can amaze, delight and inspire when we see what that can make possible.
Pay Someone
If you can specialise in something that pays more, then do more of what you can specialise in and pay someone to do the rest.
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…
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)...
If your job is stealing ideas…
If your job is stealing ideas…it helps to be surrounded by interesting people from everywhere.
A story about the beginnings of awareness
Thank you to my Physio for being a catalyst that sparked my passion for awareness, curiosity and learning in many forms.
Assume you’re below average
The writer and thinker Derek Sivers takes the approach of assuming he is below average, as this helps him focus on listening, learning, and improving.
Just ride
Simply knowing I would go for a ride later in the day lifted my mood for the day and allowed me to focus. Thank you,…
Go Easy
I will go easy on myself, not expect myself to be totally relaxed, not expect myself to feel “fine” all the time.
Some ideas may resonate
Some ideas may resonate. Others may not. A few may awaken an inner knowing you forgot you had. Use what’s helpful. Let go of the…
Must I write?
Confess to yourself in the deepest hour of the night whether you would have to die if you were forbidden to write.
The Meaning of This is Water for Leaders
I have often referenced “This is Water” in other posts, so this time a post dedicated to analysing the importance of this speech for leaders.
Stop on Amber
Traffic laws in the UK state to stop on amber lights.
Happiness in the simple things
It is easy to take moments for granted, but we can choose to find happiness in the simplest of things.
Why write?
Only once I write can I actually also do something very important to me, which is to share what I learn. Write to discover your…
Allowing freedom from the discipline of “daily”
Sometimes by following my instincts, I have taken some breaks from the discipline of “daily” and skipped posting for a while.
Taking a moment to be present
One must first be present, still, in the moment.
Awareness leads to readiness then action
Awareness is the greatest agent for change,
Going with the flow with my fitness journey
Last year, I had quite the health journey, so a focus since then has been to get back to fitness, doing no exercise for a…
Why I’m currently not accepting new clients
As of today, I am (for now) “closing the books” to new clients, having taken on some new ones in the last couple of months.
Reminding myself to keep life in balance
I recommend you also occasionally check in on your own balance and choices around that.
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…
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.
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.