‘I want you to bring something to the weekly team call to discuss’. As leaders we know we should be actively encouraging our teams to proactively raise any challenges or opportunities, and one of the most common ways I see my clients do this is to ask their teams to
Overwhelmed, exhausted, angry, sad, anxious? The below is a quick reminder to stop ignoring your feelings and instead take a moment to stop and ask yourself ‘what do I need?’ If you like these short thoughts or want more from me on leadership ideas and advice then take a moment
“Relief from sadness and grief” That’s how artist Hiroyuki Doi described his monumental circle drawings following the death of his brother. Repetitive doodling appears to have other benefits too, with studies finding that most people retain more information and remain more focussed when doodling. This video is a genius reflection
Finishing Week – Join Me I’ve declared next week as a ’Finishing Week’ for me and my tiny team. That means we’ll be focusing on finishing things off and closing out projects and tasks that have been hanging around. I do this periodically and it means a great deal gets completed and cleared of my Do Not
I really enjoyed these practical tips from Jad Abumrad on Descript – a mini masterclass on storytelling and perfecting your workflow. Jad weaves complex, nuanced, often surprising narratives into his storytelling. That’s what makes them so interesting. What makes them so affecting is the way each one cuts through the
It’s common for me to hear that leaders are struggling to hold their teams accountable. A discussion with one of my clients a few weeks ago went something like this: “People agree to do things and then just don’t do it. We might agree to something in the meeting and
I loved the below post from Ian Harris (founder of the brilliant Agency Hackers network). As a real lover of process, it really stood out for me, highlighting that process really is an enabler, not a limiter. In light of the above – and as I continue my quest to
I work with founders of growing businesses, which could also be explained as saying ‘I work with a lot of very busy people’. Despite many board meetings now going ahead in person (hurrah!), I also spend a lot of time during the week on Zoom calls. It’s inevitable that sometimes
A member of a team I work with recently shared a link to an article. “This is a good one“, he said. That was it. In time poor lives where your inbox can at times feel like someone else’s to do list, if you’re going to share you need to
I wanted to share this email I received from Podcaster and productivity writer Graham Alcott because it’s a great way to rethink how you divide your attention. Importantly, I think, is Graham’s note around ‘Good Chill’, and planning in your recharge time as you would for time to create and
