Build #38 – The joy of work
I’m collaborating with a co-founder on a new venture. It’s been a while since I’ve spent time at this formative stage of a business…thrashing out … Read More
Build #37 – Teams, bonding and zombies
Last week’s fungi-related ponderings elicited a good few suggestions about personal consumption of mushrooms, alongside the more usual work-related responses I tend to get. Today I bring … Read More
Monthnotes – November 2024
“This one’s gone quickly.” I seem to start a lot of monthnotes with that sentiment, which may be something I should reflect upon more deeply, … Read More
Build #36 – Being more mycelium
Late Autumn is my favourite time of year to get out running in the woods near our house. I love the combo of the near … Read More
Build #35 – WTF is an operating model?
I tried googling to learn about operating models. I waded through the hundreds of complicated consultants’ charts that said so little in so many slides. … Read More
Monthnotes – October 2024
As I look back, October’s definitely been a busy one at work and at home. The month began with a fascinating quick agency project, working … Read More
Build #34 – The real role of leaders
I had a thought about leading a business as a founder having listened to a podcast recently Your real role as a business leader is … Read More
Build #33 – Grow your company like it’s time to sell (even if you’re not selling)
I was chatting with a founder friend recently. He’s been running his tech product business for more than a decade now and it’s doing ok. … Read More
Build #32 – Ten questions for founders
Last month I spent five days on a coaching course, developing my skills in that side of my work. Self-reflection is a big part of … Read More
Monthnotes – September 2024
It’s five years since I began writing a short monthnote on the last day of the month. Sixty months later and I’ve not missed one. … Read More
