As we celebrate Earth Day today, it's essential to reflect not just on the progress that's been made by unsung bold leaders and heroes you don't see in the MSM, but also on the challenges that persist. This year, the official theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," underscores the urgent need to address the scourge of plastic … Continue reading 🌍 The Stupid Art of Doing F**k All! A Call to Action on Earth Day 🌍
It depends on the adjective you use with it... Inequitable Ruthless Predatory Corrupt Exclusionary Divisive Destructive Unsustainable Unbridled Cronyism Self-serving Materialistic Extractive The list goes on.... For too long, these negative adjectives have dominated our discussions about capitalism, highlighting its shortcomings and injustices. If you want to save capitalism, and most people will argue that … Continue reading How do you take your capitalism?
Are we blindly speeding towards progress without questioning the direction? We find ourselves in a state of transition or ambiguity, where the old ways of thinking or doing things no longer apply, yet the new ways haven't fully emerged or been established. It's like standing on the threshold between two rooms, unsure of what lies … Continue reading 🤔 Question for a Liminal World 🌍
In our pursuit of understanding reality, we construct models and paradigms to make sense of the world around us. Yet, as our understanding evolves, so too must our models. The challenge arises when a minority of paradigm winners become fixated on their beliefs, resisting change even in the face of overwhelming evidence. Moreover, even though … Continue reading Are we fixated on our paradigms at the expense of progress?
Society can actually be seen as both a complex competitive system and a complex evolving system, depending on the perspective you take. I believe that we're supposed to be a complex evolving species. We evolved onto a different path from our primate ancestors and collaborated our way to the top of the evolutionary tree. But … Continue reading Is Competition Really Healthy for Society?
In an ever-evolving world, leaders are facing unprecedented challenges. The era of traditional managers who maintain the status quo is fading into history. To truly tackle the big challenges of our time, leaders need to be courageous, adaptable, and capable of nurturing high-performing teams. This article explores the concept of the Super-Team, which operates on … Continue reading Leading with Courage: The Stoic Pilgrim Journey
Being a successful entrepreneur is undoubtedly an achievement. The journey from ideation to realisation of a business venture requires dedication, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of success. But within the shifting paradigm the impact of entrepreneurship should not be limited to personal gains. To truly make a difference in the world, entrepreneurs must grow up, … Continue reading Beyond Success: Entrepreneurs need To Grow Up and Show Up…
As remote work continues to become the norm, it's essential to ensure that teams remain connected and engaged. That's why I wanted to share with you all an excellent solution to this problem: Freshwalks! Freshwalks is a unique team bonding experience that combines the benefits of walking outdoors with the opportunity to network and collaborate … Continue reading The Rise of Remote Work and the Importance of Team Bonding Events Outdoors
Are our biggest challenges hierarchy and cowardice? I watched Agnieszka Holland’s powerful drama, ‘Mr Jones’, last night. James Norton portrayed the real-life Welsh journalist who uncovered Stalin’s genocidal famine in Ukraine known as the Holodomor. Jones brought the tragic events happening in Ukraine to the world’s attention. Moreover, Jones persisted in his mission despite personal … Continue reading We Need More Mr Joneses!
First down to London to deliver a "Resilience Mindset During Challenging and Changing Times' workshop to an international audience... Then a strategy & planning session followed by a stomp in the hills around the Hope Valley. Which would you prefer, indoors, outdoors OR Both!? All possible across a range of contexts and subjects. Freshwalks #strategy … Continue reading An Interesting Week!
