No. 01
Personal DevelopmentMarch 4, 2014
Mastery is Progress
Explore how mastery is shaped by consistent progress, what real improvement looks like, and practical ways to make steady gains in skills and goals
No. 02
BusinessJanuary 4, 2014
Perpetuating Incompetence
Why incompetence persists in business, how organisational systems enable it, and practical steps to stop the cycle and elevate team performance.
No. 03
BusinessDecember 22, 2013
What's the difference between data, information, and insight?
Data (Big Data) is raw but when structured and organised it becomes information - but our goal is to create competitive advantage by gaining insight.
No. 04
BusinessAugust 9, 2013
Big Data is not just more data
Notes from Mayer-Schonberger and Cukier's book on big data: all the data not just a sample, correlation over causation, and a new term — datafication.
No. 05
BusinessApril 30, 2013
The Decline of Initiative
Why initiative is declining in business, how it affects performance and culture, and steps leaders can take to spark ownership and proactive action.
No. 06
Personal DevelopmentApril 21, 2013
Meanwhile - how to use it for action
How to use the word 'meanwhile' to shift from planning into doing: a simple mental trick that keeps your momentum going and turns ideas into results.
No. 07
Personal DevelopmentJuly 5, 2012
A Sense of Urgency
Learn why a strong sense of urgency boosts achievement, how urgency differs from stress, and practical ways to cultivate it in life and work.
No. 08
BusinessJuly 3, 2012
The non-customer
Explore the concept of the non-customer in business — why they matter, how to understand their needs, and ways to unlock new opportunities.
No. 09
BusinessJune 26, 2012
Avoiding the Peter Principle
Avoiding the Peter Principle in business: why promotions often lead to incompetence and how changing structure and roles can keep teams capable and effective.
No. 10
TechnologyJune 25, 2012
Get more out of Twitter
Tips to make Twitter more useful and less overwhelming, with ways to manage your timeline, tools to tame the firehose, and better ways to engage