Much of this post is about me – simply because I’m the subject matter I know best. But I write it as I think it’s universal to almost everyone who reads this. So I’ll bet it applies to you, even if the details of how you got what you got will differ. I am responsible […]
Values
Pope Francis on Leadership
Sorry to see the passing of Pope Francis. Leaders in all areas of life, including business, have much to learn from him.
Move fast and break things? Yeahbut
“Move Fast and Break Things” – sorry, but no. We should have learned that lesson from the Great Gatsby (100 years old this year). This mantra became all the rage emanating from Facebook, and feels like it’s become the modus operandi of some of our governments. Which has thrown an unflattering light on it. It’s […]
Trump shows us how wrong we got it on Profit and Purpose
A few years back, when talking about purpose in business started to become in vogue, a vocal brigade within the purpose zealots were touting a dangerous mantra. “Do purpose, and it will end up making you more profitable”. Within those circles, it was a foundational belief. But I had real issues with this that I’d […]
Leadership is Light
Leadership is light. Where are the role models? They’re certainly not in charge of our political parties in the UK. The “leaders” of both main parties are on the wrong side of the largest environmental and humanitarian crises today. The opportunity to be brave, to paint a future for generations, to secure a solid foundation […]