The other side of boredom
Boredom craves speed and novelty. It has an edge of impatience, sprinkled with hostility. But there's another side of boredom....
24 April, 2020
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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
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
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
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
Collaborating isn’t a problem to solve
Companies everywhere seem to suffer the same three problems: we’re organized in silos, we not collaborating effectively, and work isn’t getting done. While uniquely aggravating, these problems just aren’t unique....
26 February, 2019