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Returning to Deep Work

Returning to Deep Work

Some time ago I was introduced to Cal Newport’s excellent book Deep Work.

In this blog, I discuss why it is so important to commit and execute your ‘Deep Work’. Your Deep Work is your greatest contribution to the universe and you must fulfil this obligation.

Despite the Paramount importance of Deep Work, one of the greatest challenges is the ability to schedule and execute Deep Work.

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“I Don’t Know” Might Just Be the 3 Best Words in Leadership

“I Don’t Know” Might Just Be the 3 Best Words in Leadership

With a big ‘hat tip’ to the excellent author & speaker Simon Sinek, this attribution from him is both insightful and brilliant.

In this blog, I want to challenge conventional thinking around hubris, humility and life-long learning.

Why do young children so openly and willingly admit when they don’t know something?

Something happens to us as teenagers and young adults, where we become reluctant to volunteer when we don’t know something.

It gets drilled out of us.

Beyond these formative years, the unwillingness to admit we don’t know something often becomes a default position in conversations, meetings and interpersonal interactions.

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Women Want to Feel & Men Want to Fix

Women Want to Feel & Men Want to Fix

Understanding different modes of communication between genders can assist in optimizing relationships.

It’s been observed that one of the key differences in gender-based communication is that ‘Women want to feel’ and ‘Men want to fix’.

Before I get accused of stereotypical behaviour, this is recognized as a key differential in communication modes between genders.

I’ve personally seen first-hand how I can quickly default to ‘fix’ mode when discussing issues with my wife and daughter.

Since my attention was drawn to this, I have observed this play out often in conversations between genders.

In this blog, I want to explore what we can all learn in being aware of this.

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Taking Control of your Diary Architecture

Taking Control of your Diary Architecture

Business owners often overlook how empowered they are in setting their agenda.

Most business owners claim to be a victim of poor diary management. This results in their priorities being constantly ignored or deferred.

I am passionate about taking control of Diary Architecture.

Architecture is a useful term to introduce here as it relates to the art and science of construction. It is the style of design and method of construction.

In this blog, I will explore how to adopt a Diary Architecture that puts you in control and makes your priorities paramount.

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