Hands up
The majority of work we do is routine – it’s been done before, we know how to do it, and sooner or later it will… Read More »Hands up
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Seth Godin and Bo Burlingham on being famous to the family
By famous, I means admired, trusted, given the benefit of the doubt. By famous, I mean seen as irreplaceable or best in the world. Here’s… Read More »Seth Godin and Bo Burlingham on being famous to the family
Ben Horowitz on hiring and diversity
This long extract is from a fantastic interview with Ben Horowitz – it’s great on a load of aspects of building strong organisational culture, and… Read More »Ben Horowitz on hiring and diversity
Tom Peters: “What Diversity Problem?”
This is Tom Peters on Diversity in 1994’s The Pursuit of Wow!: Diversity problem? Hurdle? Diversity creates one and only one thing: opportunity. Business, in… Read More »Tom Peters: “What Diversity Problem?”
Obviously
If they knew what you knew, felt how you felt, had the right perspective, it would be obvious to them too. But they don’t. This… Read More »Obviously
Questions from today
Which jobs absolutely must get done today? Which jobs can we (must we) push back – and to when? Who is waiting for my input?… Read More »Questions from today
Competent
Maybe you think of yourself as competent, or maybe you don’t. Self-talk I tend to say things to myself like: I can do this. I… Read More »Competent
Hand-washing, face masks and cultural hygiene
The best reason for washing your hands at regular intervals isn’t protecting yourself. You might only rarely wash your hands and still never get sick.… Read More »Hand-washing, face masks and cultural hygiene
Encouragement
The last week has reminded me not to underestimate the importance of encouragement. “You’re on the right track.” “Yes, it was a bad outcome –… Read More »Encouragement
Bark less, wag more
Rule 12. Be Kind – everyone is in a battle We go through life judging others. I’ve often wondered if one of the reasons we… Read More »Bark less, wag more