Good morning friends The joy of writing this letter is consistently receiving feedback that enriches my world. Last week’s provocation about innovation refracted through Thomas Edison, resulted in me learning about the Centennial Light – a globe that has burning…
Dear friends Three weeks ago, our letter was Building Leadership Resilience. When I shared it on LinkedIn, it included two Rons – Carucci and Heifetz – and my alliteration-loving brain went straight to The Crystals’ Da Doo Ron Ron. We…
Dear friends First, a quick announcement, there won’t be a newsletter next week. I am freeing a little time to focus on some longer-form writing. Don’t ask what, it’s a secret. Let’s get started — our last two letters –…
Dear Friends Last week we explored the work of leadership. This week we turn to building leadership resilience. Recently, a client of mine was asked to lead a future-focused Board committee. Excited, he said, “It’s important work”, paused, “It’s stressful” and then…
Dear friends Leadership is often mistaken for position or expertise. It is neither. It is a way of being. The work of leadership is how we choose to live. /selfToday, we start with self. Our stepping stone is Audre Lorde’s…
Good morning good people If a friend forwarded you today’s letter, and you enjoy it, you can subscribe here. If you know someone struggling with handover headaches or perhaps needing a break, please share it with them. /strategyIf you…
““The world is like a mask dancing. If you want to see it well, you do not stand in one place”Chinua Achebe, adaptation of an Igbo proverb in Arrow of God. Good morning friends Today is my birthday, for the…
Good morning friends This time is hard. Every day, we are bombarded and destabilised. Whilst the world undoubtedly needs disruption, we have more than enough resources to ensure that no one lives in poverty; yet, billions do – what we’re…
Good morning dear friends This week’s letter took an unexpected turn. I had it planned, then Microsoft’s Co-Pilot suggested a rewrite. I started wrestling with that (it is down at soul) and by the time I was done, this letter…
Hello dear reader If you liked last week’s letter about how Capitec’s founders created one of South Africa’s biggest banks, I’d appreciate you sharing this post with your networks. TJ Strydom’s book is packed with strategy and leadership insight; the more…
Good morning good people Thank you for your comments after last week’s letter, Fragments For Freedom. It was good to know, it resonated with many of you. Several readers shared Ezra Klein’s Don’t Believe Him. Thank you, it was worth listening to. Economist Thomas…
Good morning dear friends This is 2024’s final letter. This year’s favourite letters were How To Listen Better, Love &, Stay in Your Comfort Zone and How To Be Effective, Part One and Two. I will return on 19 January.…