In search of nuance
In an age of polarisation, we need nuanced understanding of people and issues more than ever. What does nuance mean to you? To me it… Read More »In search of nuance
Bringing people with you
tl;dr
We live in an era where people will spend days of their lives – hours at a time – to watch a box set or… Read More »tl;dr
Freedom to the nose (2): stealing at work
How free are you at work? How free are the people you’re responsible for? “As free as possible,” is a good answer, but there are… Read More »Freedom to the nose (2): stealing at work
Podcast recommendation: Dolly Parton’s America
I came across Dolly Parton’s America in a list of the best podcasts of 2019, and it’s been sitting in my podcast player unopened for… Read More »Podcast recommendation: Dolly Parton’s America
Watch the meeting
It’s easy to get totally absorbed in a meeting,* but it really helps if you can reserve a piece of your attention for watching what’s… Read More »Watch the meeting
Net vector
They* say that you become the average of the five people you spend the most time with. It might even be true, although I’m wary… Read More »Net vector
Example and influence
You are always both.* *No pressure – that’s just how it is.
People stuff
It helps if you… Have a track record with someone Share goals Have a similar work ethic Have enough experience to have some perspective Are… Read More »People stuff
Crossing bridges
There’s a reason that most marketers advise us to sell things to people who are already buying: getting something important into the hands of people… Read More »Crossing bridges
Overcoming barriers
With this in mind… How does what you offer reduce the barriers to people consuming something important to them? In other words, how do you… Read More »Overcoming barriers