Wednesday Wisdom

15 February 2024Strategy: not your job?Ever heard of Not My Job (NMJ) syndrome? Making strategy meaningful and delivering on change is all about everyday decisions and actions. 8 February 2024Stop being a heroHeroes overcome the odds. Systems change them. 25 January 2024Don't worry about your cultureHere's what you should be worrying about instead. 21 January 2024How to ask bigger questionsMost people ask small questions, so they make small-time progress. Learn to ask big questions for bolder choices and better results. 4 January 20243 myths about decisions that need bustingThere is no right decision. Discover a fresh perspective on making good, long-term decisions and shaping a better future. 28 December 2023How to find your purpose: 7 questions from Mark MansonIf you don’t have the resolve and determination to do good sh*t, leadership is not for you. 18 December 2023How to move fast without breaking thingsMoving fast and breaking things is great, but you should follow these 4 rules to prevent unnecessary stress and headaches. 14 December 2023When progress goes too far: becoming a top woman managerDiscover insights from a thought-provoking book on women in management, challenging gender biases and exploring strategies for success. 7 December 2023The problem with professionalism: rejecting sameness at workProfessionalism is just an acceptable way to discriminate against people in the workplace. It's time we talked about class. 7 December 2023Be yourself to beat burnoutBurnout is killing us - but the answer lies within us. Are you owning your reality? 6 December 2023Good decision-makingMake better decisions by focusing on process, not outcomes. Don't get it right; make it right. 30 November 2023How to get on top of your stupidly long listLearn a handy 7-step system to beating overwhelm and focus your time and energy - free video and workbook. 23 November 2023What strategic planning is about (and not about)Strategic planning is not about predicting the future. It's about getting clear on medium-term decision criteria, so we make good choices when they arise. 16 November 2023Strategy 101: what strategy really isStrategy is how we choose to achieve our goals. It is made of three bits: why, how, and what. 7 November 2023Nurture a network of freaksThe company you keep will change who you are as a person. Choose carefully. 24 October 2023You deserve this. Bye.What to do when other people are negative or jealous about your achievements. 17 October 2023Two unusual questions to help you understand yourself (and your work)Wondering what you should do for work? You already know what you need - you just need some interesting questions to reveal it. Here are two to try. 12 October 2023Pay yourself first: a no-bullshit sequencing guide to your days and lifeYou're a living, breathing miracle. Your happiness, peace and enjoyment has intrinsic value. You weren't put here to work, and you don't have to suffer to earn joy. 5 October 2023How to use value-based pricing in your consulting businessValue based pricing should be the goal of any consultant. Here's how you can calculate your value, even when your services aren't a direct profit driver. 23 September 2023How consultants create a clear service offerSuccessful consultants have a clear service offer. The five components of a consulting offer are: client, results, service, approach and pricing.