I first posted this on 1 Dec 2016 - consider where we are today when you read this. Are we brave enough to make a difference? For years I have been silent on some of the issues I am about to raise, so forgive this bit of a rant but it is time for all of us to overcome our fear of retaliation and speak out. The underlying problem is the same whether it is in politics or in business. We would be in denial if we assume, the matters I am addressing here, do not or will not impact our business ...

Many experts, commentators, talking heads, presenters and academics on TV and other media, are full of self-importance and deliver opinions as statements of fact, that are often completely bereft of any real knowledge, truth or even a vestige of "fact". These "expert opinions" covers everything from economics to geopolitics, potentially making the expressed opinions very dangerous. ( also known as propaganda ) These are often the opinion leaders and social influencer...

Genius is in the detail. If we master the details, we win. If the details master us, we lose.

Walls are built to keep people out, or in some cases to keep people in.  Our businesses have walls, internal and external. People carry ideas, but can they breach the walls with their ideas? Are we clear on the purpose of our walls and how they impact our business? ...

There is a cost to organisations for maintaining the "line"? Finding this invisible line can be hard at times, but if you have one in your organisation it is important to find it.  Your future might depend on it. Look for signs of this line within the structure of power and control.  One indicator is when blame is directed below the line, praise will always be allocated above the line. Should you encounter this, know that you are in trouble.  If you occupy t...