My deep fear about saying No
Tens only Removing the 9.9s One of my big things for next year is to begin working on a new book. What! Another book?! I know, I know, I know....
At the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, admiring craftsmanship and contemplating perfection. Last week I was in Tokyo. Part pleasure, part professional … part wandering around,...
Tens only Removing the 9.9s One of my big things for next year is to begin working on a new book. What! Another book?! I know, I know, I know....
Feedback. For most of us, it’s a toss-up on what’s harder – Giving it. Or getting it. We’ve all had moments when the feedback we’ve received has felt wrong, personal,...
Trust is where it all starts You might be an ambitious, strategic, and brilliant leader, but if your people don’t trust you – or you don’t trust them – you’ll...
Black Mountain Tower, Canberra’s bearing point Three ways to get your bearings (Ha! I’d forgotten that the newsletter section before the article was titled “take your bearings” … so clearly,...
We’ve all been there – moments when we thought we were on the same page with someone, only to discover that we were not only on different pages but reading...
While working for an innovation company, I got good at asking brainstorm-y questions to generate possibilities. Now, if you’ve read absolutely anything I’ve written, you’ll know that I love a...
The home I grew up in … How it was (painted by my grandfather, Bob). And how it looks now. Why endings matter The home I grew up in sells...
The grace of Federer and the power of Williams … said no-one ever Michael practicing hitting off the front foot Are you on the front foot or the back foot?...
Alright, let’s engage in a little thought experiment. I want you to think back to a bad working relationship you had. Really put yourself there. Remember what was said and...
As a manager, why should you coach? Maybe you love helping people grow. Or helping them succeed. Both fair answers. But what’s in it for the manager? At first glance,...
Flowers. And espresso. ♥️ An essential upgrade? I’m on one of my trips to Australia, and for the first time, I’ve had to rent an apartment in Canberra. The family...
“Amazing. Awesome.” I can almost hear you thinking. “Once I work my way through this list of skills, I’ll surely become a great leader.” If only it was as simple...