Today am sharing a list from my friend Chip Conley of his 14 “Wisdom Principles and Practices”.
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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…
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…
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!”…
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.
Execution eats Strategy for Breakfast?
Execution eats strategy for breakfast. Building a world class operations system lets you have your cake and eat it.
How rich is your mind?
My greatest gain from writing is that it enriches my own mind. I take an average of at least two to three hours every day…
Your people will walk different paths
You don’t have all the answers. People will walk different paths, including those you haven’t “paved” for them.
AI as Authentic Intelligence
It is “AI”, but no, it is not Artificial Intelligence. Instead, it has been designed and evolved using what we’ve called “Authentic Intelligence”.
I have a strong suspicion
I write to share my thoughts but also to stimulate your own thoughts and bring forth your opinions, or even simply your own “strong suspicion”.
What is your “what only you can do”?
Become who you are. Do what only you can do. Be the master and the sculptor of yourself. – Friedrich Nietzsche
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.
At the edge of the country
From the edge of the country to the heart of the city in 50 minutes. I’m lucky.
Appreciate the little things
As I get older, I think perhaps the greatest wisdom I have gained, is being (sometimes) able to appreciate the little things that we are…
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.
Lateral learning and Feldenkrais
Working with a Feldenkrais master is a form of lateral learning: supporting my own body health and honing the key skills I use in my…
Never Apologise
I absolutely do believe in apologising, and in apologising in a genuine and positive way.
Blinding Flashes of the Obvious
Today I am reminded of the power of capturing learnings in different ways. Blinding Flash of the Obvious (or “BFO”).
Bring your toolkit
Bring your toolkit with you, but be ready to use any of your tools or none. Choose to listen for Context before deciding on what…