I found this on a school report from when I was 12. It’s wonderfully honest. I’d wager Mr Thomas 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. Though it’s still […]
The debate on remote vs on site has become as polarising political debate.
The debate on whether remote, in-person or hybrid is the future of work is an issue for town planners, not for CEOs. For us, the question is simply what tradeoffs are the right ones for our organisation and our teams.
BoP #001: Leadership, vulnerability, authenticity and imposter syndrome
Vulnerability, authenticity and imposter syndrome are often used as excuses to lead badly. In the first of 4 articles, here’s a low down on the expectations you need to live up to as leader.
Leadership couples uncertainty and impact
OK, so we are neither Presidents of the USA or Prime Ministers of the UK. However, I couldn’t help but think of these snippets in tandem – one from Obama’s autobiography, and the other from the BBC reporting on the checklist that new PMs go through when appointed. Do read them both. They highlight the […]
Your certificate won’t save the world
Your certificate won’t save the world So you’ve got your B Corp. Your 1% for the planet (which we have). Or whatever your flavour of sustainable shingle is. Job done. But is your sustainability certificate really making a difference? How deep does it go? Has it helped shape your commercial strategy? I see a lot […]