Author Archives for Nick Shepheard

Damn hard

August 17, 2016 11:58 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Sometimes it’s just damn hard. It’s like you’re running up hill, into the wind, the whole time. Nothing comes easy. Every meeting takes longer than it should, discussions are protracted,... Read more


Fixed point

August 15, 2016 8:59 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

It’s easy to forget the unknown is uncomfortable. Running things, building things, it’s likely that every day, seventy times a day, you’re rolling around is situations where uncertainty is the... Read more


Knuckle down

August 14, 2016 7:49 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Even with the best will and the most effective delegation mindset in the world, some things actually do belong on your desk. Head down, working hard, moving through the most... Read more


Making spaces

August 13, 2016 7:08 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Leadership isn’t much about being out front, leading the charge. Some, but not much. Nor is it barking instructions, urging forward, demanding compliance. Some, but not much. Mostly it’s about... Read more