Do you feel like you are running alone? 🤔On our walk today, we came across a group of runners who had clearly just finished some sort of race. As I passed, I heard them talking...
Is that big problem as big as it looks? In 2019, the Kosovo curling team won the World Mixed Championship in Aberdeen. What made this story so special was that the winning team...
Are you solving or dissolving your problem? Problems are one of those things that when we experience them, they can make us feel comfortable. And when it comes to really big...
Are you making promises you can keep? One of the most critical elements of problem-solving is accountability. No matter how well you understand the problem or how awesome your...
Do you have a fast-food or a fine-dining mindset? When we’re starting a new year and thinking about what we’d like to achieve, it’s easy to fall into a trap of having an ambition that...
Like big problem, many of the impacts will be hidden & will continue well after the headlines stopThe consequences of big problems extend way beyond the initial event. I've been reminded of this in the last few days as I've spent time...
How will you measure success in 2020? I’ve had a couple of weeks travelling and re-charging after a big 2019. I’ve been thinking a lot about the year that’s past and the one...
Six ways to respond to unsolicited adviceHelpful advice is not always helpful. Has this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of a great conversation with someone and they...
Are you finding it hard to start? This weekend I was at a tile warehouse and there was an area that was roped off with a large sign "Staff Only". As I looked beyond the...
🤔 Are you missing a vital ingredient?Making bread is like building momentum. To achieve the right outcome you need the right ingredients and, they need to be put together in...
When you think of the future of leadership, do you feel optimistic or pessimistic? I have to admit that when we’re talking about leadership at a global level, I’ve often found myself in the latter camp. This weekend,...
ARE YOU WADING THROUGH THE MESS of a complex problem?For me, yesterday was messy. I spent all day dismantling a complex challenge being faced by one of my clients. Like most of those I work...
Do you have the alignment you need to succeed?When it was operational, this beacon used to guide ships into Port Phillip Bay. However, it couldn't do it on its own. In fact, right...