Life, Leadership And The Boring Stuff

Everyone has a default. There are certain ways we are. Just are… I know of some of my strengths and at the same time my shortcomings are obvious. There are activities I naturally gravitate toward. And, there are things I dance around as I psych myself to “get to them”. This is not anything you’re not …

The Danger Of Being Blind To Environmental Factors

This is post is about the danger of being blind to environmental factors. I will start with brief tale that led me to this. 2014 winter was a winter I spent less money than ones before. Most of our money in six winters before went to doctor visits and drugs (prescription, of course). Living in Johannesburg I was …

Really Listening; Undermined Skill

I listened to University of Cape Town debate. I noticed and was reminded of something key in life, leading and communication general. There are versions, perceptions and even illusions of listening but it is not what most think. Really listening is a lost practice. The practice of listening is what separates communicators and mere talkers. To effectively …