Introduction We live by the meaning we assign to things. Love, truth, freedom—these are words we believe we understand, concepts we hold close, often without questioning the foundation upon which they stand. But what happens when we do? This series, “Meaning: A Divergent Perspective,” is an invitation to step beyond the familiar, to examine the […]
THE THOUSAND POST SPRINT — One person’s extreme challenge to test the power of connections on social media [Part 1 of 2] This looks scary Last December I undertook a gargantuan social media challenge partly to learn more about human behaviours and the algorithm that sits behind LinkedIn and partly because he was bored; in this first part of […]
Push vs Pull Influencing — from an EQ point of view there is only one long-term winner 🥇 Why anything sustainable can only really rely on Pull-style Influencing Clearly my new gym routine is working 😉 Going into 2025 I decided this was the year I would stop Pushing so much ❌ No, I’m not talking about opening doors […]
If you want to achieve anything in life: It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being consistent; here’s how you do it A bin for leaves and a toothbrush walk into a bar…. What the hell have dental hygiene and leaf collection got in common? 😀🍃 Both reminded me of the secret of success; something we all know […]
Image: Freepik The Power of Resilience: Growing Through Life’s Obstacles By Justin Black Challenges are an inevitable part of life, often testing our resilience and adaptability. Overcoming obstacles not only builds strength but also opens the door to significant personal growth and transformation. By facing difficulties head-on, we can develop new skills, perspectives, […]
Why you should share your goals more widely — its good for IQ, EQ and FQ Someday I’ll learn how to order numbers 😂 As a strategist and emotional intelligence expert, I hate resolutions but I am a big fan of goals 🥅. In fact I regularly tell clients that we won’t start working with them until we have clarity […]
On this eve of a new year, I’m thinking about the people that I truly appreciate and letting them know it! I appreciate you, dear Reader! Your kind attention to my musings, meanderings, and convolutions…that’s a gift. Thank you! Ed Mylett, the leader, entrepreneur, author, and amazing speaker, shared something wonderful…he said, you are ideally suited to […]
Damn you fruit, don’t fall out! Friendships are like this bowl of fruit 🍐🍊🍏; we all know that fruit are good for us but it’s easy to let things slip, or to get distracted by junk food 🍟, and the bowl becomes empty pretty quickly unless you refill it* Ok, so the analogy might need some work 🤔, but […]
Why saying bye is sometimes the right thing to do — its all a balance of IQ, EQ and FQ End of an Era Today marked a small, but important milestone for me. I waved goodbye to a company that had held a special place in my heart 👋😭. Who is this epic company? AXA Insurance of course! Yep, you might not think […]
In this post, I’ll look at ways to reduce both sensory and responsibility overload in everyday life from a divergent perspective using the following perspectives: Home Maintenance Chore Mitigation Obligation Reduction HOME MAINTENANCE As someone who would never count cleaning among their hobbies, I began to notice just how much of my precious time was […]
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