Eric Edmeades is a master story-teller. This week’s episode of the Karmic Capitalist isn’t just packed full of sage moments, but is just… plain… fun. From parents rebelling against apartheid in South Africa, to blowing things up for a living, to taking on the food industry – it’s one heck of a ride. Adventure, purpose […]
Strategy Sessions for SMEs are a waste of time
Strategy sessions in SMEs are usually a waste of time. Mostly because they don’t turn into what the company does. In my experience, it usually comes down to a combination of these issues. No coherence. The strategy is a smorgasbord of ideas rather than a plan to get somewhere specific. It prioritises 473 things. Everything […]
Employees have the right *and responsibility* to be treated like adults
Employees have the right to be treated like adults. They also have the responsibility to behave accordingly. Today, I saw a post from one of LinkedIn’s beloveds (~4m followers) on the approach for new hires. “I hired you for a job and I trust you to get it done. Just let me know what you […]
Sometimes you need to quit to win
This is an interesting article from Fast Company. Especially for those of us schooled with the discipline to always finish what we start. Some things have to be finished (yes mum, my plate). For instance, one my most intense periods of work was when I had just taken on a demotivated team of 60, who […]
If you don’t give honest feedback, don’t expect improvement
I found this on a school report from when I was 12. It’s wonderfully honest. I’d wager he was really thinking “The kid’s a bit shite, but as he’s large, we can use him as an obstacle in defence.” But he was worried about my feelings, so he softened it up. I wish this was […]