Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Coaching
Coaching Excellence: How to Use the GROW Model to Drive Performance
I attended a coaching refresher at work this week. It was a great reminder on the power of the GROW model and the benefits it can bring.
Media
Media Gluttony - April 2024
April has been light for movies at the cinema, but the box sets have been excellent.
Here's a roundup of my media diet in April 2024
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #187 - 26 billion chickens
Five ways to unlock more potential, and thirty habits to lead to a more peaceful life. A super explanation of how strategy works, and eight myths about leadership. Plus, 26 billion chickens.
TWIL
TWIL #19
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Mixtape
DJ Mix: The Stack #7
My latest DJ Mix. Bringing everything together in my stream with a disco-tinged house mix.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #186 - total recall
Find ways to improve your influence, and identify hidden & transferrable skills. Understand the Feynman technique for learning and how silence can help you. Finally, understand where the ISS is, and how you can play games on LinkedIn.
Career
The Art of Influence: Eight ways to create connection in the workplace.
Influencing is a misunderstood skill. I've captured some of my thoughts on how influencing skills help your career, and how you can develop them.
TWIL
TWIL #18
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #185 - festina lente!
Level up your feedback skills, stay curious and committed and find ways to be happier. Learn about festina lente, some important numbers and weird things on wikipedia and Google Maps.
TWIL
TWIL #17
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Mixtape
#24 - April 2024
Desmond Dekker | The Streets | Kolonel Djafaar | Overmono | Fontaines DC | Jamie XX | Harold Melvin | Lynks
Career
Mastering feedback with the 'Situation, Behavior, Impact' model.
Giving feedback can be a minefield. An effective way to give feedback with clarity is the "Situation, Behavior, Impact" model.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #184 - The Tetris Effect
25 great ways to be a manager, plus the best way to do a time audit. How the Tetris Effect can help your brain, and a word game to play against Grandma.
TWIL
TWIL #16
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Management
25 ways to be a great manager
I've been a manager for nearly 30 years.
Here are some of the best tips I've picked up along the way.
Tools
Another 10 free Websites that everyone should Bookmark
You shouldn't have to pay to get access to useful tools, here are another 10 free sites that everyone should save.
Music
DJ Mix: Sunday Session
I wanted to test out whether I could stream a DJ Set to Mixcloud Live, so I did a test