The opportunity cost of being tired
You’re probably familiar with the old saw about sharpening the saw. Or Frog. Or Razor. Or the importance of unstringing the bow. I’ve always understood… Read More »The opportunity cost of being tired
leadership
Seth Godin on finding a COO and letting go of your organisation (1 of 2)
When I was building my company I believed that one-day I’d hire enough people that they could take care of themselves. Because if you hire… Read More »Seth Godin on finding a COO and letting go of your organisation (1 of 2)
Recommendation: Jason Williscroft on how to run an event that doesn’t suck
Williscroft outlines his process for running a good quality (online) event or meetup, giving detailed examples and explaining his reasoning. Sample below. Recommended. I’m a… Read More »Recommendation: Jason Williscroft on how to run an event that doesn’t suck
Recommendation: The Manager Tools Trinity
I’ve found the “Basics” series of podcasts from Manager Tools really helpful. You might too. I’ve got to the end of the episodes on Feedback… Read More »Recommendation: The Manager Tools Trinity
Aristocracy / Meritocracy; or, Beda Kumis*
Aristocracy originally meant “the rule of the best”, with connotations of virtue and competence. It sounds like a good way to run a society, depending… Read More »Aristocracy / Meritocracy; or, Beda Kumis*
Whose timeline?
Some people (you?) get an enormous amount done without any kind of timeline or plan. If the timeline was up to other people there would… Read More »Whose timeline?
Every Man Will Be a King; or, Sovereignty
The Wretched Do you hear the people sing?Singing a song of angry men?It is the music of a peopleWho will not be slaves again!When the… Read More »Every Man Will Be a King; or, Sovereignty
A Hole in the Heart
Your organisation can live for a long time with deep cultural problems: broken attitudes to people, to the work, to the people you’re trying to… Read More »A Hole in the Heart
Aeroplane; or, Business and Pleasure
I like pleasure spiked with painAnd music is my aeroplaneIt’s my aeroplaneSongbird sweet and sour JaneAnd music is my aeroplaneIt’s my aeroplane Red Hot Chili… Read More »Aeroplane; or, Business and Pleasure
When you come to our event (2): bonus disc
For those who came in late… Start here… How could I forget? It (almost) goes without saying that the event will start well… … but… Read More »When you come to our event (2): bonus disc