Wednesday Wisdom

30 June 2022I'm not much but I'm all I think about: the risks of social disconnectionWe spend 5x as much time lurking, watching and comparing ourselves to the public versions of others than we do interacting with people we care about. Eesh. No wonder we're trapped in our own heads. 23 June 2022Obsessions: The perfect way to avoid thingsStop avoiding the important questions in your life and let go of your addictions. 22 June 2022How to stick to your strategy throughout the yearLearn 5 easy tips to help you stick to your strategy throughout the year, even when you're busy and overwhelmed. 9 June 2022Throw your raft in the ocean: letting go of your old survival strategiesCreate new coping strategies that move you forward, and stop hanging on to the past. 2 June 20227 reasons why public sector leadership is bloody hard workIt's not just you. The job is harder. 26 May 20225 things you should know about clarityClarity is not the opposite of confusion - it's on the other side. Here's 5 important things you should know about clarity. 12 May 2022Leadership is contagious: bring the right energyYour vibes have more power than you realise - why your leadership is contagious. 26 April 2022How I stopped scoffing at "leadership" 🙄 and became slightly less of a jerkLeadership is a buzzword that's all the rage. But what does it really mean? In this article, we define leadership for the real world. 21 April 2022The problem with authentic leadershipAuthenticity in the workplace but misses the point on power and privilege. 7 April 2022How to make habit change easier: put a tomato on your crackerChanging your habits is hard - so before you start looking for things to take off the list, think about what you want more of instead. 17 March 2022Are we all just hermits now? Thoughts on social habits and staying home.Our social habits have been disrupted by the pandemic, and many of us just want to stay home now. That's cool! Trust yourself. 9 February 2022How to make your problems usefulThere is no escaping problems, but you can use them as tools for learning, development, relationships, growth, service and leadership. 4 January 2022How to be a strategist: 3 things to do todayStrategy is simple. To be a strategist, there are three easy things you can do to fully embrace your strategic side. 9 December 2021My top leadership readsThe best leadership books for the modern leader, vetted by Alicia McKay. 18 November 2021Endings: letting go of the goodSometimes we have to make our own endings, to make space for new things. 11 November 2021Always be a beginnerWe should always be a beginner at something. When we're uncomfortably stupid about something new, we grow. 5 November 202115 signs of a strategistAre you a strategist? Find out the 15 tell-tale signs and strategic skills that indicate you are a strategist in the making. 4 November 2021Intangible assets: create business value that lastsNew research suggests from now on, business growth will be driven by data, brand, reputation, strategy and content. 7 October 2021Do, then decide: clarity comes from moving forwardAll good decision processes include action 16 September 2021Upgrade your worries: reduce anxiety about your life choicesLife is full of worries. Reduce your anxiety by focusing on upgrading your worries, rather than getting rid of them.