Shepherds and Kings
In the Christmas story, the baby comes for everyone – from the highest of the high to the lowest of the low… with a bias… Read More »Shepherds and Kings
Seth Godin on privilege and responsibility: “I won the lottery”
I feel that [responsibility to say something worth saying] all the time.…I won the lottery. I wasn’t born in 1880, and I wasn’t born building… Read More »Seth Godin on privilege and responsibility: “I won the lottery”
Mission statement example: Airbnb mission statement and values
Here’s great mission statement from Airbnb. Our Mission: Create a world where anyone can belong anywhere It’s an audacious, incredibly rewarding mission that our increasingly… Read More »Mission statement example: Airbnb mission statement and values
Sam Altman on “compounding yourself”
This is from a blog post called “How to Be Successful“, which begins with the observation that (in the startup world) most people start off… Read More »Sam Altman on “compounding yourself”
Fantastic resource page from Steve Blank
Go here and see what’s useful. It’s more or less all Steve Blank’s resources from all the teaching he’s done ever. Happy early Christmas.
Creeds and values
Creeds and value-statements can be useful ways to remind your team who you are, and how you work. They can help your team to develop… Read More »Creeds and values
William Slim on inheriting a mess
It is one thing to know what is wrong; it is another to put it right. I have no doubt whatever that Hutton, if he… Read More »William Slim on inheriting a mess
Short of something
Have you ever been in an organisation that had enough of everything? Enough time Enough resources Enough of the right tools Enough natural light in… Read More »Short of something
Resource: Drucker Foundation Resource Library (for non-profit management)
I’ve just discovered this. The library contains a load of readings and videos on: Boards Customer-Centered Design Innovation Leadership Mission Planned Abandonment Results Strategy Definitely… Read More »Resource: Drucker Foundation Resource Library (for non-profit management)
Resource: Robert Cialdini’s “Influence” distilled – the science of persuasion
Robert Cialdini’s “Influence” is a really useful tool for understanding some of the key building blocks of persuasion, and is a marketing classic. This video… Read More »Resource: Robert Cialdini’s “Influence” distilled – the science of persuasion