Traditionally, we said “at the pace of the slowest man.” Nowadays, we’d say “person,” of course. In times of change, is that really right? Do we need to go at the speed of the team as a …
The double benefit of focus, and how to achieve it
Some lessons keep coming round, for me they do anyway... Getting focused has a double benefit—probably more than double actually. Dropping some tasks—disengaging from some projects or …
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One thing at a time—how hard can that be?
...em, quite hard. That's my experience anyway. Doesn't mean it isn't the right principle though, just that it isn't that easy to achieve, especially if our vision isn't very clear. I …
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Standing for balance
Do “they” want to know what you stand for? Do they want you to be on one side or the other? Much easier for them to deal with you that way; clearer too, I suppose. But wrong, if you actually stand …
Is today’s wisdom tomorrow’s foolishness?
Personally, I’m very much in favour of going to the source, and seeking out others’ experience, especially when their achievements are significant. It seems to me they’re worth paying attention to and …
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What do you get when you blend leading and following?
You can only either lead or follow at any given time. So says conventional wisdom. You have to choose: Follow for a while to build connection; then perhaps lead to achieve an outcome. The issue then …
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