I’ve definitely experienced the frustration of starting a project but struggling to see it through to completion. Whether it’s a side-project or a skill we aim to acquire, staying motivated and productive can be a challenge, especially when it comes to being creative. I really enjoyed this article from London
I loved the post below from Greg McKeown on how friction makes the essential, effortless. You can see the original post here. Greg’s 1-Minute Wednesday series is worth a follow. Here’s the story: Cambridge is a picturesque city with lush green spaces, public walkways, and pedestrian paths. But it hasn’t
Following a conversation with a client who was concerned about the impact a particular team member was having, this article explores the actions and implications for leaders when dealing with a difficult or negative member of staff. In every organisation, leaders are faced with the challenge of managing a diverse
“The space between our practiced values (what we are doing, thinking, and feeling) and our aspirational values (what we want to do, think, and feel) is the value gap or disengagement divide.” Brené Brown Many people don’t value their jobs because they are not being fulfilled either personally or professionally.
Who doesn’t love a Simon Sinek soundbite? I really enjoyed this 3-minute video, which identifies introverts and extroverts NOT on how big their personality is, but instead how they gain and lose energy. Do you gain energy from others and interactions, or do they deplete you? I love the idea
An enlightening TedX talk from a comedian and performer, Jordan Raskopolous about the dichotomy between being supremely confident in one area of life and cripplingly anxious in another. I wanted to share this as a reminder that ‘ShyLoud’ is a real thing, to highlight this specific anxiety disorder to anyone
Ten AI companies that investors and founders are keeping a close eye on. Like many people, I’m fascinated by AI’s capabilities. I’ve read this article from The Generalist twice now. It’s hard to get your head round – and remarkably straightforward at the same time. Although written from an investor
Some years ago – before remote working was a standard ‘thing’ – one of my co-workers used to leave voice messages on Slack and Whatsapp. No one really liked it, and it became a bit of a running joke (albeit one she was aware of). But she persisted. As trends
Anyone else feel like a bit of their childhood has gone forever? Have you ever watched a Disney scene and got a sense of déjà vu? Well it turns out that isn’t suprising, because Disney has recycled scenes from loads of their movies. Once you’ve seen the sequences side-by-side, you’ll
Whilst working with a newly promoted leader last week he was wondering what type of leader he ‘should’ be. He’d clearly got a solid idea about what leadership is and what ‘good’ looks like, but he wasn’t clear about his own style and where to leverage his strengths. In truth,
