Thoughts on Values

On Boris, on values, on apologies and on leadership

Liz Truss this morning said in interview that there are more important things to focus on than whether Boris Johnson broke lockdown rules. This debacle is a treasure trove of…
Being authentic is not the most important thing

Being authentic is not the most important thing

The “Be Authentic” religion has always troubled me. Dogmatic. Non-negotiable. Supreme. I don’t buy it. It’s not the most important thing, because it positions your “authenticity” as more important than…

A Special Place to work

A New Year’s wish for all of us. There’s a Special Place to work. One that is exceptionally rare, and often only temporary. It’s a place where the leaders understand…
Accept bad behaviour to make it your culture

Accept bad behaviour to make it your culture

For “new behaviour model” read values or purpose. I don’t think I’ve worked in or supported a company that hasn’t gone through this dilemma. A “good” performer, i.e. one that…
“Police stab vests are not built for humans with breasts”

“Police stab vests are not built for humans with breasts”

Caroline Criado Perez is sadly spot on to highlight that we are collectively undervaluing both paid and unpaid work by women. Although there’s some talk of the enormous value of…

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