Why don't we do cooler things?Boredom.I think businesses are not used to handling boredom well.If there is only enough work for half a day, then the go to solution is to give that employee more to do!I think the truly innovative projects come from sitting around brainstorming not racing to yet another deadline.How can you … Continue reading Scheduling boredom →

Sometimes I find it hard to comprehend that stress is a choice. The audacity of you to imply I brought this anxiety onto myself. But when you're stressed to the gills and refuse help then you've no one else to blame. That stress is on you!

In school popularity was the social currency but in the corporate world it appears to be authority. 'Who gave you the authority to do that?' 'I want to speak to your supervisor!' 'Who told you to do this?' We will fulfill the requests of those above us on the food chain but if someone on … Continue reading Corporate currency-authority →

They say dogs can sense fear. I think humans can too. I think a group of teenagers can smell it on a substitute teacher. I think the interview panel can feel the confidence of an applicant long before they speak. Sheila might not be able to articulate it so but she gets the vibes that … Continue reading Sensing fear →

Have you ever seen a baby change mood at lightning speed? They're screaming crying and then something is plonked down in front of them and the wailing stops instantly. The change is so rapid we adults chuckle. What I find interesting about this is the baby proves how quickly we can change our moods. No … Continue reading Robbins rule →

Whilst on the surface the fear of others' judgement sounds like a silly reason to not pursue your dreams in your one and only short life but, to be fair, being judged sucks! I think school did a great job of conditioning us to believe others judging us automatically means a few bullies or bitchy … Continue reading Judged by others →

The trick to ice baths is the same as any difficult task. The more you dance around the edges squealing and dipping your toe in and out the more torturous it is. Better to decide whether or not you're going to do it before you change your clothes and if yes, submerge yourself immediately. It's … Continue reading Ice bath tricks →

It looks like Love Island is based on the premise of risk averse individuals. If all the singletons weren't picky and open to committing quickly there would be no drama. But instead we see Tasha agonise over which boy she thinks she likes more. And we sit up and pay attention when it looks like … Continue reading Risk averse islanders →

A leader open to suggestions invites followers to become more invested. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the leader should implement ANY suggestion. In the matter of overarching goals and direction, the leader should stay steadfast and true but in the tiny tactical minutiae along the way it can only increase follower's dedication … Continue reading Open to suggestions →

Stephen King has published 64 novels since 1974. That's 64 novels in 48 years giving us an average of a year and four months per book. And so you might think if I want to write a great novel like Carrie or The Shining or Cujo I just have to spend a year and 4 … Continue reading How long should I spend on it? →