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Repetition, repetition, repetition

Repetition, repetition, repetition

Today, a reflection on the value of repetition As I approach 600 daily posts here, I recognise that I repeat themes in my writing. Though the stories, perspectives, viewpoints, examples may vary, the themes remain the same. Repetition, though, can have tremendous...

Turn the coin over

Turn the coin over

"Listen with the intent to understand, not to reply" ~ Stephen Covey Great advice from Master Covey, but it is a deeply ingrained human behaviour to listen, have an idea, then cut in, interject, say something. A mentor of mine taught me once that when I am listening...

WeWork and remembering lessons of the past

WeWork and remembering lessons of the past

Yesterday I wrote: "Your business must make a profit", finishing that article with a warning about WeWork. Today, more on that, starting with remembering the lessons of the past and then some alarm bells I am now hearing ring loudly in my ears about WeWork. I remember...

Your business must make a profit

Your business must make a profit

Today a post "Profit for Impact", about the new triple bottom line and showing the following linear formula as iterative, a "righteous flywheel". Purpose + People + Planet = Profit Today I want to emphasise that your business must make a profit. Yes, I may sometimes...

Certain in Uncertainty

Certain in Uncertainty

In the world of business we live in, so often we are rewarded for certainty, yet sometimes being uncertain and knowing and stating that this is where we are, that can also be of value to our process and our business. We can be: Certain in Uncertainty. Today a coaching...

What if we aim too low?

What if we aim too low?

What if we aim too low? Today three thoughts on that : Seth Godin on the Icarus Deception My own thoughts on what clients ask for most often from me Marianne Williamson and my favourite quote So, thoughts around "what if we aim too low?" Seth Godin and the Icarus...

Economics is for everyone

Economics is for everyone

I'm not an Economist...but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Ok, so that one may be lost on many readers, but see the brilliant ad video further down and you may laugh at me, as well as other Economists and other experts! Meanwhile, today a simple...

Always be learning and growing

Always be learning and growing

Last week Hugh McLeod of Gaping Void published this image with a blog that simply said: When looking for a career, consider this: What is going to make you happy long-term isn’t the salary, isn’t the perks, isn’t the social status. What is going to make you happy is...

Simplicity and Complexity

Simplicity and Complexity

Image by Imaginary Foundation, thanks to Jason Silva for sharing. This week I met with a client who has a role that sometimes feels overwhelming to them in term of scope, complexity and more. We spoke of the Da Vinci phrase I have written of, "Simplicity is the...