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3 ways to transform your interview from a quiz to a conversation Mar 9, 2021 This is the third and final article in my three-part series aimed at giving you practical advice on how to ace your next interview.
How to show up for an interview Mar 8, 2021 This is the second article in a three-part series.
Have you prepared for that job interview? Mar 4, 2021 One of the reasons people are nervous for interviews is because they don’t know what questions they are going to be asked.
The current traditional schooling system cannot be the end game Feb 26, 2021 The pandemic – and our subsequent zig-zagging between on campus and online school – has made education a big part of our family conversations recently.
How to share disappointing news with people that report to you Feb 22, 2021 Sharing disappointing work-related news with someone that reports to you is probably one of the least satisfying parts of any business leader’s job.
A lesson about candor and kindness from David Greybeard the chimpanzee Feb 12, 2021 My family and I enjoy watching a couple of MasterClass lessons after dinner on weekday evenings.
The last few minutes of an interview are critical Feb 11, 2021 Almost every job interview ends in the same way.
BS makes good manure but unhealthy work relationships Sep 2, 2020 A service provider built a team to deliver a key project for us.
The best teams know that much of next year’s story is written today Sep 1, 2020 I grabbed a virtual coffee with a colleague yesterday.
Meetings are both useful and incredibly dangerous Aug 17, 2020 Meetings boil down to talking about some work to be done.
You should give a rat’s ass about your team’s growth Jul 29, 2020 This week I learned that we’ve managed to teach rats to sniff out land mines.
What can you do today that you couldn’t do a year ago? Jul 27, 2020 I ask every interviewee: “What’s something you couldn’t do a year ago that you can do today?” It’s the most revealing answer of the entire conversation.
The two things outstanding candidates do in interviews Jul 9, 2020 My tech leads and I reviewed over 100 CVs and interviewed dozens of developers recently.
You can only solve problems that you can articulate Jun 30, 2020 Colleagues with strong comprehension and good communication skills are worth their weight in gold.
If you have time to consume then you have time to produce Jun 29, 2020 Perfectionism has two children: One named “never finishing” and the other “not starting”.
How prepared are you for your next interview or important meeting? Jun 19, 2020 Two of my friends absolutely nailed important interviews recently.
The basics are beautiful and effective May 22, 2020 How many times have you overheard a conversation between two of your favorite authors?
Pontificating is for the pope - Learning to be succinct May 20, 2020 A few weeks ago my good friend Frank told me he’s noticed that I sometimes belabor a point.
An MBA teaches you more than just coursework May 19, 2020 So it’s finally happened.
History doesn’t repeat itself but it does rhyme May 6, 2020 When your youngest daughter asks over dinner why we should study history, you know you’re about to have a wonderful family conversation.
Steve Jobs was a wonderful and a terrible leader Apr 24, 2020 If you’ve seen the movies and read the exposés you’ve probably made your mind up about Steve Jobs.
I met some friends for a virtual dinner... and I liked it Apr 14, 2020 Last night we had virtual dinner with another couple.
A problem to solve or a tension to manage? Mar 26, 2020 Sometimes we struggle to solve a leadership problem because it’s not a problem to be solved.
English is a language... not a measure of intelligence Mar 6, 2020 Have you ever pre-judged someone’s intelligence or competence based purely on how well they speak English?
Leaders determine if time is an enemy or a friend Mar 5, 2020 Even great teams will eventually drift towards insignificance without good leadership.
KPIs are a terrible substitute for good leadership Mar 4, 2020 When a measurement becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.
Three men make a tiger Feb 26, 2020 Lots of tigers roam the business landscape.
Leaders should promote signal and eliminate noise Feb 21, 2020 Focus in the workplace is both a precious commodity and an endangered animal.
Clear communication is better than correct communication Feb 7, 2020 It doesn’t matter if you’re right if people don’t understand what you are saying.
Death by distraction in a world of message overload Feb 3, 2020 I often feel overwhelmed by the number of concurrent “threads” or “topics” in chat and e-mail.
It’s Always Your Fault Jan 28, 2020 Unfortunately we often talk about bad luck when there was a great chance of it going wrong and it goes wrong.
Beyond the latest best seller Jan 20, 2020 It’s a mistake to ignore classic literature and focus too much on the bleeding edge of human knowledge.
Unspoken or unclear expectations are silent killers Jan 16, 2020 Unspoken or unclear expectations might be silently sabotaging your performance management.
Great leaders make the most of time and timing Dec 24, 2019 Time and timing are both critically important concepts for leaders to grasp.
The power of strategic unorthodox interview techniques Dec 19, 2019 Can taking candidates to breakfast and arriving early to ask the restaurant to mess up the order be a winning strategy?
In praise of praise Nov 19, 2019 Compliments and kindness stand in stark contrast with the negativity that often fills our lives.
Other people can often see valuable things that you can’t Nov 14, 2019 Kings and queens know that additional perspective creates invaluable insight and understanding.
The difference between earned and owed respect Nov 12, 2019 Earned Respect is a valid concept, but so is Owed Respect.
Learn to admit when you don’t have the answer Nov 9, 2019 One of the keys to true professional integrity is the ability to admit when you either don’t know or are unsure.
How to write 1,000 articles a year Nov 8, 2019 How does one write 1,000 work related articles in a year?
Be a boat, not a rock Nov 6, 2019 Let’s think, how is a boat different from a rock?
Why conversations are better than messages Nov 4, 2019 We‘re all busy and surely at least getting the message across is better than waiting forever for a conversation?
Less is more in talks and presentations Nov 1, 2019 Creating a presentation that is clear and concise takes time and effort but makes a big difference.
Inbox Zero Oct 27, 2019 Inbox five doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as inbox zero.
Working with instead of against human nature Oct 26, 2019 What happens when leaders underestimate or don’t understand the power of human nature?
One life to live but many lives to learn from Oct 23, 2019 This week Seth Godin is mentoring me in marketing.
The dangers of imaginary communication Oct 18, 2019 How do we overcome what is arguably the most dangerous of all leadership and interpersonal failures?
Do you feel lucky, punk? Oct 13, 2019 Which would you say had more overall good luck, normal companies or those that outperformed the normal ones by a factor of 10+?
Why work overload is overrated Oct 11, 2019 What happens when people have large blocks of uninterrupted time and an environment that encourages focus?
"I Interpret Everything You Say On Who I Know You To Be" Oct 7, 2019 This week a colleague said something about my division in a Slack message.
“I’m not sure” is a perfectly valid answer Oct 6, 2019 Here is some advice for people going for interviews: “I’m not sure” is a perfectly valid answer.
Just Do IT Oct 2, 2019 I recently built & launched a search engine for my favorite card game.
Competing For Win-Wins Sep 18, 2019 This week I caught up with an old acquaintance who heads up a stockbroking firm.
I Had No Time to Makeit Shorter Sep 11, 2019 “I have made this longer than usual because I have not had time to make it shorter.” - Blaise Pascal
Valuable Insights Gained Through The Eyes Of Others Sep 9, 2019 Last night my kids and I were at Sandton City to help my wife pack up her Fine Art exhibition.
Tim Chilvers Aug 29, 2019 "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw
I should have made a better effort at seeing things from my team’s point of view Aug 28, 2019 I recently shared some good news with my team.
Imperfect plans are exactly what’s needed Aug 20, 2019 I’ve been involved in a number of important projects so far this year.
How important sleep is Aug 13, 2019 Oh.
Nervous excitement isn't just for children Aug 12, 2019 The other day my oldest daughter got into the car with a very excited look on her face.
Distilling it to it's simplest form Aug 9, 2019 A few people have recently told me I have a way of making complex things simple.
My favorite investment Aug 8, 2019 I want to highlight my favorite and most promising investment...
Uncover capabilities rather than just experience Aug 5, 2019 I really think one can be good at hiring.
One of my favorite books of all time is surprisingly not a business book Aug 4, 2019 One of my favorite books of all time is surprisingly not a business book.
Willing to be wrong along the way Jul 31, 2019 Yesterday my teams and I tried something new.
Some of the hardest things I’d ever done Jul 30, 2019 One of our more sobering discussions at the weekend’s unConference happened over dinner on Saturday evening.
Only good rewriting Jul 29, 2019 I had one of those short but interesting “water cooler” conversations with two colleagues yesterday (Ridwaan Kharva, Bradley King).
Getting to see the world through other people’s eyes Jul 27, 2019 Everyone who has attended a traditional conference knows that your degree of engagement varies wildly from session to session.
Avoid the toxic elements of the modern corporate office Jul 21, 2019 It’s 6am and I’m staring at a diary packed full of meetings.
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