In From Mercenaries to Missionaries, I talk about the power shift from compliance-driven roles to purpose-fuelled missions. And I keep coming back to this: Small, aligned teams can now outpace entire organisations — if we stop managing people like widgets. Daniel Priestley nails it when he says that small teams, when aligned and unleashed, can … Continue reading 🔥 Small Teams. Big Impact. 10X Potential.!
"When I admitted to some friends I was struggling with burnout and questioning everything, I was met with blank stares. One person actually said, “Maybe your frequency is off.” That was the moment I realized: this wasn’t community. It was theater" It's ALL theater, the whole business world is based on delusional ideas made up, … Continue reading Cracks appearing….?
In a small Spanish village, the power went out. They didn’t freeze. They didn’t scroll. They gathered. Someone brought music. Others brought stories, wine, firelight. The square came alive. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s a glimpse. We’re heading into deep, unpredictable change—systems cracking, AI rising, the climate humming with tension. Now's the time to get fluent—not … Continue reading No electricity. No problem.
Good. Me too. Leadership isn’t about titles, control, or forcing hands. It’s about living the example. Walking the edge. Being the one willing to move first. You don’t wait for permission. You don’t demand followers. You become the kind of human others might choose to follow — or not. Either way, you’re free. Real leadership … Continue reading Tired of the old stories about leadership?
Just back from a recce in Knaresborough, Yorkshire – prepping for tomorrow’s private Freshwalks netwalking event. River flowing, birdsong echoing, woodland path underfoot. It’s here – in the rhythm of nature – that real conversations happen. The kind that foster wisdom, wellbeing, and resilient leadership. At Stoic Pilgrim Adventures, we combine walking and talking with … Continue reading Adventure Based Learning Experiences
Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator speech, delivered in 1940, still rings true today. Whenever power is handed to those who wield it irresponsibly, history repeats itself. Dictators—whether in politics, business, or society—rise when we permit them to, often through inaction or misplaced trust. In Dynamic Teaming, power isn’t hoarded at the top—it flows within the … Continue reading Power Belongs to the People, Not Dictators
History shows us a pattern: when wealth and power become too concentrated, collapse and redistribution inevitably follow. Colonialism, exploitation, and extreme inequality create instability—until the system corrects itself. The ultra-wealthy may build gated compounds, but they cannot outrun collapse. Polluters cannot escape to distant islands. Warmongers cannot impose control forever. Like all life, societies require … Continue reading 🌀The Cycle of Power & Collapse🌀
It’s not about enduring a brutal selection process—it’s about shifting from management to facilitation. A small, highly skilled team armed with the right tools can achieve extraordinary things. Why? Because that’s how humans have always tackled big challenges—from hunting in the wild to exploring new frontiers. Instead of scaling a business for the sake of … Continue reading Want to operate like Special Forces?
Our current capitalist system isn’t just unequal and unsustainable—it’s eroding our mental and emotional wellbeing. Many of us feel the tension between making a living and staying true to our values. This isn’t just discomfort; it’s moral injury—a deep, internal conflict when we feel complicit in something we know is wrong. How This Shows Up: … Continue reading 🤔 Feeling Trapped in a Broken System? You’re Not Alone. 🤔
What a fantastic day delivering a Dynamic Teaming Workshop with MP&Co | B Corp™ in Manchester! We explored our Hunter-Gatherer personas, understanding how they shape our decision-making, stress responses, and ability to collaborate effectively. By recognising how to stay in flow states, we can manage stress more effectively and enhance team performance—not just for ourselves … Continue reading #Dynamic Teaming#
