The note was waiting on my doorstep.
The note was waiting on my doorstep. Along with a mini bottle of Prosecco. Unexpected. Another estate agent looking for an opening. After all the house has been on the market for a while. And you can’t criticise a sales person for trying hard - right? The note started
The power of "so what?"
The power of "so what?" I’m reminded to use this short, powerful question more often. When writing for someone, you must step into their shoes. Look at what you’ve said, then ask the question - So what? To uncover the cost of inaction, you may need
What if your growth has stalled and you feel like you’re doing everything you can?
What if your growth has stalled and you feel like you’re doing everything you can? You know how it is. You're tired, constantly stretched, and somehow... still stuck. Everything and everyone is calling for your attention. And not all of them deserve it. That’s a symptom
I’ve been thinking about how people grow to meet the challenges of a new role.
I’ve been thinking about how people grow to meet the challenges of a new role. And how some don’t because they either won’t or can’t change. Many stay in a place that is easy. And so avoid elevating their performance. Others see opportunities to amplify their
Of course you can find a cheaper supplier.
Of course you can find a cheaper supplier. And why wouldn't you? Things are tight in the market. And both these consulting firms and their consultants look alike. They even use the same grand-words on their website. If only I could see the difference it might help you
Remember handwritten letters to that overseas penpal?
Remember handwritten letters to that overseas penpal? You’d write it using a pen and ink. On especially thin blue paper. The latest news and views. But … it took several weeks to arrive. And by the time it did. The news was outdated. Your views had moved on Welcome to
Three words.
Three words. - I don’t know. Three words. - I find out. Three words. - I keep going. That’s how growth happens. Not from certainty, but from courage. Not from answers, but from curiosity. Not from speed, but from commitment. Courage. Curiosity. Commitment. Those quiet marks of a
I love how tech people have a tendency to jump to a solution.
I love how tech people have a tendency to jump to a solution before … It's easy to do. Being a problem solver. I have this as a constant battle. The alternative is pretty neat. Ask incisive questions. Uncover clues. Rushing into problem solving, we miss something important. We
Legacy. A troublesome word.
Legacy. A troublesome word. A bit too grand for most of us, really. When I come across it I always think of those blue plaques - a name on a wall where someone famous lived. I guess that's a form of life after death. So what is the
You must eliminate 80% of your meetings immediately...
Something to think about ... this week’s prompt: --- You must eliminate 80% of your meetings immediately. Which ones survive? How do you protect their value? --- #réflexions