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…
Self-Knowledge
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. 🙂
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…
Waiting for the story to come
When I start to write, I don’t have any plan at all. I just wait for the story to come. I don’t choose the kind…
Thoughts on Life Editing
Life editing involves focusing on the relationships that matter, the people that matter. What could you edit out of your life and work?
What have been the key inflection points in your life and work?
What have been the key inflection points for you, and for your business over the years?
Stand, sit, lie
During the season, pro cyclists will ride their bikes for hours each day, but when not riding they do not stand (they sit or, preferably,…
Donate the Rebate
Some thoughts on what we want and need, then a recommendation to UK readers to donate their fuel rebate this winter.
Timeout tip – focus on one thing
The most effective timeout is when you focus on one thing and one thing only.
Say no to create space to say yes
Musing about what I would look to let go of my work and networks to create space for new things to emerge.
We inhabit time as fish live in water
I love connecting to and with people and ideas, and my favourite people are full of wonder as we inhabit time as fish live in…
To go for it or play the percentages
There is a time to play the percentages, to optimise for a good result, but sometimes you just want to go for it, to play…
Consistency and Flexibility
What are you consistent with and that does bring? What flexibility do you give yourself, and does that in fact form one of your strategies?
Cognitive dissonance and UK Economic policy
One silver lining of cognitive dissonance is that it will very much focus your mind on how best to cut costs while looking after your…
Humans are Predictably Irrational
Over the years I have learned enough about the human condition (and myself!) to know that we humans are, as Dan Ariely puts it in…
Feeling guilty about not writing
I’m also feeling guilty about that, feeling that I “should” be writing more about big ideas, but I am not sure I would have much…
When you can’t control the outcome
Don’t try to control the uncontrollable. I’m generally pretty zen in situations where I can’t control the outcome.
What’s for you will not go by you
The translation of that Scots phrase is “what’s for you will not go by you” and I am reminded of this as I am currently…
Who am I?
This post is apropos nothing other than that I am musing on this topic, and perhaps in sharing this it may help you consider “who…
Instinct, buying a house and Think Feel Know
As to leadership and business learnings, “Think Feel Know” is one of the most powerful indicator tools I have ever worked with.
The beauty of a still mind
My mind was still. I felt serenely calm, with no worries, no concerns.
I’ve decided to stop being self-aware
I’ve decided to stop being self-aware, what I do is none of my business
Sunday musing – take time until it feels right
Rather than be carried away with enthusiasm on big decisions I’m allowing for taking time over decisions to make sure they feel right for all…
Do it NOW
Leave more space to “Do it NOW” as per the wondrous quote from the inestimable Paolo Coelho.
The power of encouragement
I was introduced to the Encouragement Manifesto, when they commended me on modelling point 6 by being consistent with my daily posts.
My current Context: Relax and Enjoy
I’ll be taking their sage advice and for the next two months focus simply on “Relax and Enjoy”, to quiet down my natural “Tigger” bounciness.
The difference between quitting and stopping
Quitting to me, as it relates to one’s physical body, is a mental thing, stopping is a physical one.
What is Love? The Absence of Fear
Thanks to Ed Dowding on Twitter for this prompt, his answer to the question “What is Love” being “the Absence of Fear”.
Who mentors the mentors?
If you are already mentoring others formally or informally, who mentors or coaches you? A good mentor will allow you to see the hope inside…
Air travel in the age of Covid and how we experience it
The chaos of understaffing post covid shutdowns in air travel, plus the last-minute cancellations.
Treasure your health
Treasure your health, exercise and eat well. Not only will you enjoy feeling fit, but you give yourself a better chance of not getting sick.
Where do you sit on the spectrum of idealism and pragmatism?
On the spectrum, I could be 100% idealist and only work with companies of the utmost purity, but I am somewhat pragmatic.
Make it easy for people to choose (or not choose) you
Often we love to say that we can offer lots of different things, but if you do that you make it very difficult for clients…
Positive news – and compartmentalising
A simple thought around compartmentalising. It has been two days since I got this news, yet I am still processing the fact that life can…
What three things would you like people to know about you?
What are the three things you want your team or your audience to know about you?
How do you eat an elephant?
How do you eat an elephant?…one bite at a time. Thoughts on leading transformative change in a business.