I have a confession to make. I struggle with people who are self-serving. People who push into line, drivers who cut across traffic without indicating, those who ensure they get what they want regardless of others. A self-serving attitude just rubs me the wrong way. Now, an attitude of service – that I understand. Putting others first, fulfilling our responsibilities
I have had the pleasure of working with a vast array of people and organisations. Typically, they have one thing in common: they want to be the best version of themselves. To me, this ambition is admirable, even useful. I think it indicates a deep desire to be of high service and achieve extraordinary standards. But what does ‘best’
As a kid at school, oh so many years ago, I sat through many lessons learning “stuff” about “things”. A lot of the time, I didn’t understand what I was learning, and I wasn’t really sure why I should care. I’m sure you have felt this uncertainty at some point, too. It’s that nagging, underlying questioning of, “Why do I
COVID-19 has added so many extra layers of complexity to our lives. That’s why, more than ever, we need to communicate from a place of positive intent. What do I mean? Well, there are two sides to this. Firstly, I offer that we should all consider that any piece of communication we receive comes from a place of positive intent. Some
I have been talking with a bunch of people over the past weeks as they work to embrace this current complexity. These folk were mainly CEO’s and Senior leaders. One of the conversations we have been having is how remote working has been going… you know, the digital thing… I have to say that the overwhelming feedback from the people
I have a confession…… Somewhere over the last 3-4 years, I have become a watcher. You know the ones, they sit and observe, the ‘studiers’ of things. In my case humans, humanity, and the systems we make. Not quite sure when it exactly happened but as I am comfortable with this gift I have received, maybe even earned. But that’s for
We talked last week about what lies Beyond the Horizon…..Part 1. The reality that our horizon gives us the freedom to roam. Were we can feel comfortable. Just as children in the schoolyard see and know their boundaries, and feel safe to run in that space, our horizon provides boundaries we can see and work within. We often create boundaries
I had the pleasure this weekend of driving to the Sunshine Coast (QLD). On the side of the road was a mobile message board. You know the ones, they flash messages at drivers to inform them of some requirements ahead. The first message was Follow road signs. The second message was Not your GPS. Apart from a healthy chuckle, it made me consider
All of us carry a space in our mind where we can see what’s happening, what’s happened, and what might happen. This is all inside our space, our horizon. We all see to our own horizon, it’s a limit, a boundary we establish. This is normal, and to be honest, it can be quite beneficial. It allows us to make
In our last conversation, we talked about the News and the New. If you need a refresh, have a look here and then jump back in with us. I don’t mind waiting… The idea captured in The News and the New is essential for us as leaders. Whether that be you leading in the home, leading in the workplace, or leading an
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