• The art of innovation

    The art of innovation is about thinking new things and doing new things. And it’s for individuals or companies. Don’t worry about being consistent and perfect, that’s for the dead. Innovators are dynamic and imperfect, always thinking and trying new things, experimenting. This is a new format I’m trying – a quick thought rocket with…


  • Poll of Life – where do you stand

    There’s nothing worse than going through difficult times and we sure are going through one of those at the moment. It’s bad no doubt about it and could still get worse. I’m referring to the war in Ukraine of course, the economy, the cost of living crisis, the layoffs, take your pick. And this is…


  • Productivity is not about place and balanced views are required

    If the outdated and ironic view in the DanelDoodle above does not seem familiar to you, then you have probably been living under a rock, in your living room perhaps. Or under your desk in the office 😬 It’s no secret many leaders equate being in the office with being productive. This Harvard Business Review…


  • Mindfulness in the enterprise – enlightenment attained

    For good reason (escalated by the COVID-19 pandemic), enterprises realise they need to ensure employee’s mental wellbeing is taken care of. Also that employees are helped to better take care of themselves. It’s in the enterprise’s interest. Activities geared to supporting them are booming and IT and HR departments are driving them. Mindfulness practice is…


  • Trying too hard and the art of letting go

    Going with the flow has become a bit of a cliche but there is truth to it. One of it’s establishing principles is letting go. Another way of looking at it, as the philosophy of Wu Wei does, is as “effortless doing” or “action without action”. Especially in these Corona Times where we have limited…


  • Playing your part in the machine of business is hard. Start with mindset.

    Business transformations or change management efforts are a dime a dozen. We are bombarded by the constant need for change in the face of accelerating change. We get we need to build an ability to master change. The problem is in the face of cynical change or transformation programs where many have gone wrong, we…


  • Role of purpose and intent in customer success

    How do you begin to assess how successful you are likely to be with your customers ahead of the customer success journey? Taking this approach, perhaps you can even determine if you should embark on the journey or not. A good place to start is probably the end point. Stephen R Covey, author of the…


  • The customer’s success is crucial to yours and begins with mindset

    I’m surprised more organisations haven’t cottoned on. Focusing on making customers successful with the use of your products or services. Understanding that this success drives your success. Understanding the drivers of success and amplifying these. You’d think organisations would have armies focused on this. They talk about it enough. Think of product demo’s you have…