Lessons on narrative from the Dalai Lama
Brilliant narratives don't have to be literal to be honest. It's all in how you say it. So don't be so literal....
20 November, 2019
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3 traps that kill strategy and crush us – Part 3: Landmines
Landmines are the gut-wrenching consequences of our blind spots. So what does that have to do with doughnuts?...
01 November, 2019
3 traps that kill strategy and crush us – Part 2: Distractions
A few weeks ago, I wrote the first draft of this article. Then, I got distracted. Yes, while writing an article on distractions....
07 September, 2019
3 traps that kill strategy and crush us – Part 1: Loops
Nothing ever advances in a loop. And you can't beat a loop. Its irrationality is unbeatable. So don't play....
07 August, 2019
5 tools to feel better about work while you’re at work
These 5 tools can help you feel better at work while you're at work. If that happens to make your work easier, all the better....
18 July, 2019
How to stay sane doing transformation work
When leading transformation, we can do a lot of ‘change work’ but change almost nothing. So, follow the money....
15 July, 2019
Never negotiate with a bully
I once worked for a very difficult woman, who on a bad day was pathological. But that taught me that you can't negotiate with a bully....
31 May, 2019
Be brave and bend unspoken rules
If we’re not at least curious about politics at work, we’re at the mercy of them. And that’s a miserable way to work. So be brave and bend the unspoken rules....
22 May, 2019
Stay cool and inspire psychological safety
People and teams who feel safe at work contribute more and collaborate better. But let's face it: organizations just aren’t very psychologically safe....
17 April, 2019
Please don’t stay in your lane
Work is way more interesting and much easier when think, ask questions and lead. So make your work interesting. And please don’t stay in your lane....
26 March, 2019
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