Vision: some helpful ways of seeing
If you’re working for change, you need several layers of vision: A vision of “better” This is the change you’re working towards – a future… Read More »Vision: some helpful ways of seeing
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Why are we doing this?
It’s essential to keep an eye on this question… Because the day-to-day will be a grind sometimes. Because there will be times when you need… Read More »Why are we doing this?
Privilege: other people’s eyes
In the space between finishing university and starting my first proper job I had a minor revelation. With my bank account running low and a… Read More »Privilege: other people’s eyes
Inconvenient values
A good test of your values is asking when they last cost you something else that you wanted. For each of your values ask: Do… Read More »Inconvenient values
Knowing better (3): the best values
My values are the best that I know; I assume you feel the same. Changing them is hard – it takes some combination of (delete… Read More »Knowing better (3): the best values
Podcast recommendation: Seth Godin on The Hedonic Treadmill
This episode of Akimbo is a thoughtful look out our tendency to seek more of what we like – whether loud music or extreme sports… Read More »Podcast recommendation: Seth Godin on The Hedonic Treadmill
Quick decisions
All things being equal,* a quick decision is better than a slow one. You can feel confident in making a quick decision if the decision…… Read More »Quick decisions
The tortoise and the hare
I’ve been reminded that even for those of us who get off lightly, our current situation – lockdown in response to Covid-19 – is going… Read More »The tortoise and the hare
Where do I start?
If you’re trying to work out your next step for your career or organisation, you could do worse than thinking about these things:
Responsive (2): Your voice
Being “responsive” is more than a question of timing. Your voice and “default” tone matter. Your voice What do you sound like as you respond… Read More »Responsive (2): Your voice
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