Before we can create something in reality, we must create it in our mind. So developing a personal vision is a vital step in achieving something that didn’t exist before. How clear and detailed does …
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The skilful use of time
In relating to other people, time can be an ally, if we use it right. It’s more usual just to react to what happens in the present, transacting back and forth, hoping to make progress in the …
The unchanging nature of leadership
We’re so accustomed to ever-present change and the need to lead ourselves and others through challenging times, we’re inclined to think leadership itself is a changing field. I am anyway, or I …
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It’s not all about anything
In our enthusiasm for an insight or an aspect of a situation that makes a critical difference, we're inclined to think that's the one thing that matters in the end. Of course, it isn't. We say "It's …
How do you take “no” for an answer?
There something about train fares... We seem to have a remarkable ability to get worked up about relatively modest amounts of money when it comes to train fares. If our request for a reduced fare is …
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Constrained or radical?
If you're on the inside, it can be hard to stimulate change in the wider system because although you have some explicit authority, you're constrained by your stakeholders' expectations. We can't …