Ideas to Shift . Stretch . Polish

Who’s accountable for this? What do you see when you look at this picture? If your eyes are drawn to the muddy path on the left, you won’t be alone. Especially if you knew the goal was to build roads that would enable travel to the distant hills, in comfort, safety...

January is traditionally the time of year when individuals set goals for the year ahead.  And there is usually plenty of good cheer and ideas available online and from friends and colleagues about how important and powerful that process is.   And it is and important...

This Mark Sanborn quote takes on a whole new meaning in a WFH environment with virtual meetings. Online, using the mute function to eliminate background noise is useful to help the group hear each other clearly.  But it can also stifle connection and make debate...

One of the common arguments against working from home (WFH) pre-COVID, was that it was hard to know if people were being productive when they weren’t in the office.   Subtext in that argument was: 1. We don’t trust that you will actually be working if we can't see...

Nothing like significant upheaval in our lives to test how well we have set ourselves up for success and satisfaction. Do we have the habits in place that support sustainable work and life practices? Have we put enough attention on the things that keep us resourced...

When it comes to improving accountability in the workplace, leaders tend to focus on having a “difficult” conversation, provide “constructive “feedback or prepare for a “courageous” conversation. The very idea of having a conversation along these lines can trigger...

If you’ve taken a break over the recent festive season its possible you are still walking on air after a break from routine. Add in time with family, friends, delicious food, sunshine and sleep and its hard not to be walking lighter when you return to work.  Refreshed...

What choices are you making about how you live your life? As a leader? As a human? What vision have you created for yourself? What goals have you set to achieve that vision? Give yourself a  clear, specific focus and your brain is likely to find the information and...

I loved Geography at school. “Borders and Boundaries” was my all-time favorite unit. I am still fascinated by the divisions in our natural and built environments, our social and economic landscapes. Rivers and dams. Forest and farm. Residential and commercial. Work...

“Busy”, “fine”, “good”, “great”, “OK”. Heard these already this morning? Perhaps it was you, or perhaps it was others in response to your “Hi, how are you?”. Too often we swap meaningless words and miss the opportunity to really connect with another human.  Connection...