Inside outside
Trying to make better, more strategic decisions? Trying to break out of the mold of previous behaviours? Trying, even, to build a new paradigm of business? This…
Obvious
I'm constantly struck with the simplicity of what really works. One of the keys of improvising a scene is to "be obvious": if you have a father and a son and the…
70:20:10
70:20:10 Experience: Exposure: Education says 70% of your learning at work should come from experience: actually doing the job. 20% then would come from exposure:…
How to make a compelling case
Here are some essential communication skills for making a compelling case. You probably spend a large chunk of your life getting others to things for you. Persuading…
Smart people
Smart people are everywhere in film. Loved this video which shows some of the ways films portray "smart". This includes: memorising thingssolving a Rubik's…
Effective Leaders
Effective Leaders don't just happen by accident. This Knowledge Project podcast talks about some of the characteristics of effective leaders. It struck a chord…
Emotions at work
This excellent Adam Grant podcast looks at how we manage our emotions at work (and your colleagues’ and your customers’. Related to his idea of Generosity…
Helen Lawson Williams on Smarter Data People Podcast
This episode Helen Lawson-Williams interviews Cindy Tonkin. This time I get to answer the questions, and it's fun. Click here to listen Some of the references…
Buzzwords
Been discussing buzzwords recently with colleagues, we came up with a list. In the 90's the buzzword was empowerment. For a little while in the 2000s resilience was…
Rapport matters
Rapport matters: what do you need to have in common with your client? What do you already have in common? Do you need to learn to play ping pong, golf…