If you aim at nothing, you hit nothing
This line is delivered to the aimless character Katy in the new Marvel epic Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings. It stuck with me long after the movie ended. […]
Are You Growing In The Right Direction?
Do you love learning for the sake of learning something new? If so, that’s great. But what’s even better is to learn something new for the sake of your purpose. […]
Stop Doing Dumb Sh!t
When we keep doing dumb stuff we can only reasonably expect to keep getting bad results! Here’s 15 dumb things to stop doing today – and what to try instead. What would you add? […]
Try approaching diversity like you would safety
When I work with organizations – especially in the energy sector – it’s clear that safety is a priority and there are systems and mechanisms in place to ensure that things happen in a safe way. And when things aren’t happening as they should be, a safety dashboard provides a transparent and simple way to flag issues. It works because the business depends on it – and, of course, it is the right thing to do. […]
When you get to the top, don’t forget to send the elevator down
There are many variations on the theme of this saying (I also like: when you climb the wall, throw the rope back) that speak to using our own success and good fortune to help others. You’ve worked hard to get where you are and now it’s time to elevate (pun intended!) your own goals by helping others because great leaders create leaders. […]
Your resilience reserves are deeper than you think
Several times in my life my resilience has been called on, but I don’t think there has ever been such a sustained period during which I’ve been tested. […]
Mentoring Matters
Not all heroes and sheroes fly, most simply provide mentorship to those around them. This benefit to humanity doesn’t sound like a superpower but, to those who are being mentored, it is the equivalent of an out-of-this-world force, empowering them to excel even through challenges. […]