“The squeaky wheel gets the grease”.

In a corporate setting, this phrase is often used disparagingly to describe a culture in which some people who don’t accept accountability, claim credit when it's not theirs, gossip and generally put their own needs before others, are rewarded for such behaviour. As a leader

I listen to a lot of podcasts. I marvel at the easy flow of the conversation, the well formulated, seemingly naturally emerging questions and the smart responses that lead to insights - some obvious (to me), some new and interesting perspectives on old or new concepts.

I am inspired, sometimes put off, often reassured

Once I notice something, I feel like I see it pop up all around me. Do you know that feeling?

Recently, I've started noticing people speak in the second or third person about their experiences.

What do we mean by our 'purpose', our 'why'? Simon Sinek, the creator of the golden circles describes it as "the value we have in other people's lives".

Welcome to ‘Nodes’. Sparks and reflections that add dots to the web of the 8Cs.

Apparently it was 'International Mother Language Day last week. I became aware of it earlier when I saw this LinkedIn post.

I seek knowledge and have recently reached the ancient realisation that the more I learn, the less I realise I know. It's a humbling experience and a feeling that I currently find a little paralysing.

There are many ways that random groups of people are temporarily bound by circumstance. Cancelled and subsequently delayed flights are one seemingly increasing occurrence in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Words matter. They do. But, how often do you spend time worrying about the font that matters in an email?

‘People don’t do what is expected, but what is inspected’ and ‘if I let others set boundaries for me, I undermine myself’ are phrases on sticky notes that I have on my monitor currently.