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I’ve worked closely with founders in growing businesses since 2014. Over those years I’ve noticed a few patterns that hold true almost everywhere. One is … Read More

A quick canter through three interesting things I spotted this week: 1. We are shaped by place​ Jindy Mann explores how place shapes who we … Read More

Our life experience shapes who we are and the way we work. It strongly influences the way we perceive those around us and our interactions … Read More

This week’s pick of three interesting things has a people and relationships strand running through it. I won’t claim that’s by any kind of inspired … Read More

I’m fascinated with the enduring tension between seeking predictability and embracing agility in growth businesses. It’s a classic tightrope for founders to walk. What shows … Read More

Here’s your weekly dose of thought provoking links, curated to help you take a different perspective on building your company: 1. Organisations are mirrors​ An old … Read More

I’ve been noodling around with thinking about the future of work since first reading Reinventing Organisations by Frederic Laloux back in 2014. Laloux’s “Evolutionary-Teal” paradigm … Read More

Here are three things I spotted recently for founders in scaling businesses to think about: 1. ​Zola’s decision-making method​Often when debating decisions extroverts tend to … Read More