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A carbon frame for the bicycle for your mind Mar 16, 2021 We can measure how efficiently every living thing moves.
Are you conservative or progressive? Mar 2, 2021 Are you conservative or progressive?
Sometimes luck - and what you don't do - can save your life Mar 1, 2021 On Saturday afternoon I almost died.
2020 was like lifting a car off your kids Feb 25, 2021 Imagine your teenage son is working underneath his car.
Raising small children is a terrible and wonderful experience Feb 23, 2021 My daughters are transforming from little girls into little woman before my eyes.
Amazon and the Coronavirus remind us that failure should be an option Feb 19, 2021 SARS-CoV-2 is a relatively slow learner.
Corporate e-mail is like a mine dump Feb 17, 2021 When I was in grade 3 my dad got a promotion that came with a transfer.
A promotion should cause you to change Feb 16, 2021 “They’ve really changed since they got that promotion”.
Why leaders should hack their familiarity loop Feb 10, 2021 I’m currently reading a book that explores the science behind habit creation and reformation.
What you know and isn't true can hurt you Feb 9, 2021 It has been said that what you don’t know can’t hurt you.
Back in the habit Feb 8, 2021 Habit stacking is so freaking powerful.
Travel back in time using Eskom and these 6 easy steps Sep 8, 2020 Imagine waking up in the middle of the night because someone just switched on all the lights in your house.
Does your mind salivate for headlines in the morning? Sep 4, 2020 I’ve overcome a few addictions in my life.
Donate your unique self to your family and colleagues Sep 3, 2020 I’ve donated blood many times.
BS makes good manure but unhealthy work relationships Sep 2, 2020 A service provider built a team to deliver a key project for us.
Becoming be more aware and less critical of your own thoughts Aug 24, 2020 Many of the people in my life have bravely faced up to everything from depression and anxiety to insomnia and ADHD.
A clear picture of the future is the foundation for flourishing Aug 21, 2020 What is more important: Complexity or clarity?
Two books about courage that changed my life Aug 20, 2020 What image does the word COURAGE conjure in your mind?
Cut the Gordian Knot of productivity by declining meetings and ignoring email Aug 19, 2020 I had some critical things to do this week.
Lessons on perspective from The Little Mermaid and a hit punk song Aug 13, 2020 We’ve been educating our pre-teen daughters on what constituted popular songs back when mom and dad were young.
The biggest room in your house is always the one for improvement Aug 10, 2020 “It’s so easy to think that we were in the dark yesterday but we’re in the light today...
Adapting your defenses to protect your own weaknesses Jul 31, 2020 My own weakness and lack of self control never ceases to amaze.
Radical idea: Get stuff done without yet another meeting Jul 30, 2020 My teams are trying something new in August.
The underrated super power of writing things out and drawing pictures Jul 28, 2020 I spent less than 60 minutes preparing my detailed technology pack for a big quarterly board meeting yesterday.
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.
Micro management fuels the “revenge to stay up late” Jul 23, 2020 I’m sure you’ve engaged in a bit of 報復性熬夜.
Failing to adapt makes us complicit in our own stress Jul 22, 2020 I love the song Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots.
When you can’t see the ball anymore it’s time to bench yourself Jul 17, 2020 Its been a tough week.
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”.
Do you spend your work days hunting mice? Jun 16, 2020 Lions are fully capable of capturing, killing, and eating field mice.
Finding more “me time” in the midst of modern mayhem Jun 15, 2020 Who doesn’t appreciate a little “me time” every now and then.
How habits and science helped me finally lose 10kg of fat Jun 12, 2020 I was overweight from the age of 12 all the way to my mid-thirties.
Being a sports fan is a dangerous game Jun 11, 2020 It was 30 years ago but feels like yesterday.
How slow days can become quick weeks May 29, 2020 Have you noticed how individual days have slowed down but weeks have sped up during The Lockdown™️?
Don’t bring a knife to the fight for talent May 27, 2020 It’s amazing what you can learn if you are willing to really listen to people.
Focus is the new talent May 21, 2020 Ask any classic villain.
Live in a way that makes time your friend May 14, 2020 One of my personal values is to live deliberately.
Men - Can we talk about depression and anxiety? May 7, 2020 Suicide is the biggest cause of death for men under 35.
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.
The Tour de Garage - A lockdown half marathon Apr 29, 2020 The pandemic and lockdown has posed many serious questions to society.
Playing devil’s advocate is critical to success Apr 17, 2020 Why should we do fire drills and pre-mortems?
How to compete with Usain Bolt when you’re a bit slow Apr 2, 2020 Is it possible to keep pace with the Usain Bolts of this world if you’re a bit slow?
Your leadership always has a legacy Mar 31, 2020 The decisions leaders make today can make or break tomorrow.
Don’t underestimate unity, humanity and science Mar 24, 2020 I wouldn’t bet against the power of unity, humanity and science.
A critique of three global leaders Mar 23, 2020 There are three observations that stood out for me this weekend.
Nobody cares about your R2 million banana during a crisis Mar 20, 2020 Nobody cares about your R2 million banana during a prolonged global financial and health crisis.
Give the elderly the first hour at grocery stores every morning Mar 17, 2020 80% of COVID-19 fatalities are people over 60.
Celebrating a national state of emergency Mar 16, 2020 Why would my primary school daughters celebrate our country entering a national state of emergency?
Don’t pass on things you’ve heard and your opinions as facts Mar 9, 2020 Jürgen Klopp is one of the best football managers in the world, but he is also generally just a really wise person.
Online information is abundant but not always accurate Feb 25, 2020 Leaders can’t afford to stop learning or be closed minded.
When the entirety of human information is in your pocket Jan 22, 2020 If someone from the 1950’s appeared today, what‘s the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today?
How to be smart without being an ass Jan 14, 2020 (noun) Smart ass: A person who is irritating because they behave as if they know everything.
What’s the deal with mediation? Dec 31, 2019 Many people misunderstand meditation because they think it has to be spiritual.
How to leave work at 5pm every day Dec 27, 2019 If the key to leaving work at 5pm is not being better at what you do, then how on earth does one do it?
Rewatch Twins to see how important staying up to date is Dec 21, 2019 Rewatching a 30 year old movie reminds us of the importance of keeping up in any industry.
The power of conditioned responses Dec 20, 2019 Learn how nineteenth century research experiments with dogs & bells can help us lead better and build healthy long term relationships.
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?
Don’t be a slave to the date on your calendar Nov 25, 2019 You are not Cinderella, so you don't have to be a magical slave to a clock that strikes midnight or the date on your calendar.
How to regain control of your phone and your life in less than 10 minutes Nov 17, 2019 What can we learn from a former smoker about wrestling back control over our phones?
Braess' paradox proves that sometimes less is more Nov 10, 2019 Traffic around Seoul sped up when a major highway was removed.
Stress + Rest = Growth Nov 5, 2019 This year I’m telling all my engineers they’re not allowed to come to work for 5 weeks.
The pen is mightier than the brain Nov 3, 2019 Teams who rely on oral tradition instead of writing things down are asking for trouble.
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.
Should managers make all the decisions? Oct 31, 2019 What happens in a company or team when the manager makes all the decisions?
Inbox Zero Oct 27, 2019 Inbox five doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as inbox zero.
Have your cake without eating it Oct 27, 2019 Can I have this slice of cake?
The courage to be open minded about open offices Oct 22, 2019 Great leaders have the courage to question conventional wisdom and the humility to do the work required to have an opinion.
Beyond the limits of the possible Oct 21, 2019 “The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.” - Arthur C.
Gen X can help Millennials avoid burnout Oct 15, 2019 Gen Xers might be getting "old" but could be key to helping younger colleagues achieve work-rest balance.
I packed your parachute Oct 7, 2019 Grant Kirby is VP for Sales at Iress Canada.
Stress + Rest = Growth Sep 27, 2019 My new addiction is studying Charlie Munger.
Play Until The Final Whistle Sep 25, 2019 Last night proved casual soccer can be fiercely competitive.
The Key Is To Start Sep 24, 2019 I accidentally ran 15km yesterday.
Professionals Practice Until They Can't Get It Wrong Sep 23, 2019 I spent almost 1,000 hours playing my favorite game last year.
Hitting the ground running is much harder than we think Sep 21, 2019 I once jumped out of a moving car.
What If... Sep 5, 2019 What if you showed up at work and suddenly had significantly more discipline and self control?
Sometimes You have To Swim Upstream Sep 4, 2019 I do enjoy Twitter, but am very particular about who I follow.
Scientifically Proven Cognitive Benefits Of Exercise Sep 3, 2019 My first two hours of work yesterday left me feeling like a truck had driven over me.
Don't compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to prior versions of yourself Aug 31, 2019 Comparison is not a new concept.
being open minded Aug 30, 2019 The last few years I’ve become more curious about my own ways of thinking and how open minded I am.
Three separate births Aug 25, 2019 You can’t wait until you are fully prepared before you begin.
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.
Admit when your wrong Aug 6, 2019 Looking for entertainment?
3rd order consequences Jul 25, 2019 This morning I woke up and could barely walk.
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