by DavidFraser | May 8, 2013 | Change, Personal Mastery, Systems
In our enthusiasm for an insight or an aspect of a situation that makes a critical difference, we’re inclined to think that’s the one thing that matters in the end. Of course, it isn’t. We say “It’s all about the…”...
by DavidFraser | May 6, 2013 | Communication, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills, Wisdom
There something about train fares… We seem to have a remarkable ability to get worked up about relatively modest amounts of money when it comes to train fares. If our request for a reduced fare is turned down (for legitimate reasons, of course, though we don’t...
by DavidFraser | May 4, 2013 | Change, Leadership, Systems
If you’re on the inside, it can be hard to stimulate change in the wider system because although you have some explicit authority, you’re constrained by your stakeholders’ expectations. We can’t really look to you to show the way on a wider...
by DavidFraser | May 1, 2013 | Leadership, Learning, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills
Do those with the most humility have the most influence? Or is vocalising knowledge and expertise an essential part of gaining the attention required to make a difference? Often it seems that those who have learned the most have the least need to speak, whilst others...
by DavidFraser | Apr 29, 2013 | Communication, Leadership, Relationship Skills
The conversation seems to go round in circles. Actually, it would be more accurate to say it meanders all over the place. The participants do seem to be talking about one subject though. After all, they’re using the same words. But they’re not talking about the same...
