This post is part of the series: Jung for Leaders — The Inner Work of Moving People to ActionAlso in this series: The 12 Jungian Archetypes | A Deep Dive into Jungian Archetypes | Jung’s 5 Pillars of a Happy Life The Importance of Awareness We only have the capacity to take decisions and make … Read more
The leaders who best cope with change in their environments do 3 things better than those who struggle to cope: Awareness In the old times of coal mining, miners took a canary bird with them down into the mines. This was not for the singing of the canary, it was to ensure they were aware … Read more
Trying Changes Everything “It’s hard to engage with a character who isn’t trying.” — Nathan Bransford Nathan is a book editor talking about fictional characters, but his insight holds equally true in real life. We instinctively favour people who are actually doing something — people taking a risk and putting effort into creating a result. … Read more
You did well in school with thinking intelligence. Life needs something else: “commitment intelligence”. I see it in leaders who win long-term. School problems? Think your way out. Life challenges? Commit your way through. Commitment intelligence has 3 ingredientes:
If I was to try to summarise all of my leadership teachings down into one word, the word would be “Intentional“. I teach leaders to be intentional: In communications I teach leaders to clarify their “Point X” – a visibly clear outcome from each interaction. How can you become Intentional? Write some goals down, and … Read more
I watched a wonderful speech by Rory Sutherland on my flight recently from Barcelona to Dublin. He shared several valuable concepts, but one that stuck with me – how to balance Exploration and Exploitation in our lives and in our businesses. Explore new things. Then focus on what works. What’s your balance? How is your … Read more
It’s not time, but iterations that build skill. Practice a skill repeatedly. Get feedback. Adjust and try again. This is what speeds learning. How many iterations are you getting this week? Often, the most significant progress isn’t about the sheer volume of effort, but the consistent, iterative approach. If you liked this post you will … Read more
Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and collaborator of Freud, has long been one of the thinkers I return to again and again. One of his most lasting contributions is the idea of archetypes—the basis of the single most read and shared post on this blog. These five ideas aren’t complicated. They’re not even uniquely “psychological.” … Read more
“Marathons are run in the outside, but marathons are won on the inside” Carlos Escario Running a marathon isn’t just about the miles. The physical challenge is 42 km, but where the effort that really defines success happens is inside—the inner game of mental strength, self-belief, and resilience. The physical side matters: aerobic training, long … Read more
David Ogilvy is often hailed as the “Father of Advertising”. His lessons apply beyond advertising. His thoughts focus on clarity, creativity, and connection. These 23 ideas are simple, timeless, and effective. His book Confessions of an Advertising Man is a book on advertising. His book Ogilvy on Advertising is a general commentary on advertising. His book The Unpublished David Ogilvy publishes selections … Read more