The switch (1)
“Who is this for?” Your work is always for you. This is true whether we’re working for pay or we’re parenting, whether we’re working on… Read More »The switch (1)
Values
Spare 15
What do you do with a spare fifteen minutes? Quite frequently, I’ll… Continue a Whatsapp conversation Skim the news See who’s been coming to DriverlessCroc… Read More »Spare 15
Tim Sweeney on open platforms and the metaverse (2017)
I feel especially as we’re building up these platforms towards the metaverse, if these platforms are locked down and controlled by these proprietary companies then… Read More »Tim Sweeney on open platforms and the metaverse (2017)
On socialism and rugged individualism
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.…each one should carry their own load. Paul of Tarsus –… Read More »On socialism and rugged individualism
A balancing act for leaders (1)
Some types of work that leaders do: Foundational and Directional Work This is the vision and values stuff – identifying needs, thinking through the “why”… Read More »A balancing act for leaders (1)
The clothesline paradox
If you take down your clothesline and buy an electric clothes dryer, the electric consumption of the nation rises slightly… If you go in the… Read More »The clothesline paradox
Merdeka! (1)
Merdeka! Freedom! It’s Independence Day in Indonesia. You’re probably free too. So – what will you do? Selamat Hari Merdeka 2019.
Good jobs for smart people
“Seek out and develop talent.” “Hire the best people.” “Recruit people smarter than you.” “Raise the average.” Good advice from some of the best business… Read More »Good jobs for smart people
A sense of urgency (2): Clayton Christensen on measuring your life
John Greenall wrote this about our lack of a sense of urgency about the most important things in life: I wonder if it comes back… Read More »A sense of urgency (2): Clayton Christensen on measuring your life
Seth Godin on responsibility
Following on from yesterday’s post about supervision, here are some links to Seth Godin on responsibility: Rules and responsibility “Use your best judgment.” Bureaucracies have… Read More »Seth Godin on responsibility