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In the articles below, I hope you find some useful insights, or that they can be the start of a great conversation! If you find an article you enjoy, please share it or leave a comment at the bottom of the page.
Career Mistakes to Avoid
We could all do with some help in spotting the issues that are unknowingly blocking our success. As my contribution to the effort, here are 5 mistakes I’ve noticed that pop up in how we manage our careers that should be avoided.
Thoughts from Christmas 2021
Writing this from the sleepy environs of Bulawayo where cars overtake each other at 60km/h, it’s the perfect setting for some short reflections on this year which is swiftly coming to a close.
Getting Out of a Rut
The fourth quarter of the year is upon us, and that brings a mixture of feelings depending on how well life is going. For some people, December is fast approaching with a sense of dread and feeling stuck. The gap between expectation and reality at the end of (yet) another year going by can get unbearable, particularly if the same long-held goals and desires are not being achieved.
Measuring What Counts
In planning the right course for the year ahead, I try to stay mindful that not everything that counts can be measured, and not everything that can be measured counts.
The Art of a Good Question
Asking questions gives us the room to explore, and along the way we get to clarify our intentions, the problems we are trying to address and the solutions that will get us there.
Mt Kilimanjaro: A Journey to Myself
The journey up this mighty mountain taught me several things about myself, and I often tap into these memories whenever I encounter difficulties.