I have two incredible sons, one amazing daughter and the greatest privilege of watching them grow up. In particular it interests me observing how my two boys handle fear. One of my sons approaches it with much thought. He works through the different scenarios and chooses the one that mitigates the risk the most. He… Continue reading Faith to Leap
Indicators
My wife and I love when we are driving in the car together – well we love when she is driving and I am not. In her view I drive to slow and I am too easily distracted by conversation. Both of the accusations are completely correct. But there is one frustration that I have… Continue reading Indicators
The Chicken Schnitzel Test
A common question I hear asked in different leadership forums is how do you choose the team you surround yourself with? For me it comes down to whether or not I would like to enjoy a schnitzel dinner with them. Well of course there is more to it, but the answer to that question plays… Continue reading The Chicken Schnitzel Test
Force Fed What To Love
You only need to spend a few minutes online these days to be bombarded with someone trying to sell you something. Advertising shows up when you are searching, scrolling a social network, watching video content and pretty much everything else we do online. But there is something called “remarketing”. This is where things that you… Continue reading Force Fed What To Love
Delays
In the past six months the frequency at which I am visiting airports and boarding planes has increased greatly. I nearly have the whole process sorted though, with my digital check-ins, bluetooth headphones and my travel size can of deodorant. Recently I arrived at an airport, sailed through the security check and began to make… Continue reading Delays
Cut Back to Grow More
For my wife’s first mother’s day I knew I had to come up with a good plan – or at least something memorable. A fluke, sheer luck or a fleeting moment of genius resulted in the purchase of a rose tree. It has been a constant reminder of her first mother’s day for 11 years.… Continue reading Cut Back to Grow More
Meeting Wasters
I have recently realised how much time I spend planning and sitting in meetings. To be honest, I am not even sure if there is an alternative. The different roles I have seem to require me to be a part of these meetings whether I like it or not. It isn’t that I do not… Continue reading Meeting Wasters
What If We Ceased To Exist?
Jesus was pretty direct with us that we are to be “salt and light” in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). In other words, we are to have an impact for Him regardless of where we are positioned, and no matter what we are doing. The question is though – if we cease to exist, would anyone… Continue reading What If We Ceased To Exist?
New Habits – Make It Happen!
I recently read an article that proposed it actually takes an average of 66 days to form a habit in our life. A habit being defined as a settled, or regular tendency or practice – especially one that is hard to give up. This makes sense to me. The old myth of “21 days to… Continue reading New Habits – Make It Happen!
What Makes A Winning Team?
Studies have shown that as humans it is in our nature to compare ourselves to others. Really? We had to do studies to find that out? Comparison is an everyday reality – if we are willing to admit it. My 6 year old son plays football. I promised my wife that I would behave on… Continue reading What Makes A Winning Team?