Agreeableness revisited
If you work for a non-profit or social enterprise – or in another kind of service, for that matter – chances are you’re on the… Read More »Agreeableness revisited
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Optimising what doesn’t matter
Most of us are experts at this. Things like: Hours spent tweaking the layout of reports very few people are going to read; Spending time… Read More »Optimising what doesn’t matter
Does Contextly make a difference to a small blog?
On 7th March I started a 21-day free trial with Contextly – “the most powerful content recommendation system for publishers,” used by sites I enjoy… Read More »Does Contextly make a difference to a small blog?
Working at / in / on / out: four modes of work for your organisation or project
In The E-Myth Revisited Michael Gerber makes the distinction between working in your business (doing the jobs that need doing day to day to keep… Read More »Working at / in / on / out: four modes of work for your organisation or project
The crisis you seek
Some crises are worth seeking. You can limp on, drained by low-level conflict or conflict avoidance, suffocated by the elephants in the room, for months… Read More »The crisis you seek
Seeds
Here’s a lens for reframing your project and contribution: rather than thinking about what you do as the main thing, instead ask “What might this… Read More »Seeds
Design matters: refrigerator control dial
I know that the higher number usually means colder, but every time I adjust a fridge’s temperature I feel a degree of uncertainty. Do MAX… Read More »Design matters: refrigerator control dial
Isaiah and Cervantes on Bread
Isaiah “Come, all you who are thirsty,    come to the waters;and you who have no money,    come, buy and eat!Come, buy wine and milk    without money and without… Read More »Isaiah and Cervantes on Bread
On expedience
It may sometimes be expedient to put snot in your empty coffee cup. You may regret it later when drink a refill.
On pushing every door
I was recently reminded of the unreasonable impact of finding favour with the right person in the right place: the right source of information, the… Read More »On pushing every door