Lost time
May 4, 2015 9:10 am Leave your thoughtsThere’s only so much you can do on your own. Most of the time you need help. It isn’t difficult – an email or a phone call does it. Can... Read more
Author Archives for Nick Shepheard
Isn’t she rather small and flat?
May 3, 2015 9:13 am Leave your thoughtsThere’s a story of a train passenger recognising he’s travelling with Pablo Picasso. Leaning over, he asks why Picasso doesn’t paint people “the way they really are.” When Picasso asks... Read more
Paid to think
May 2, 2015 9:31 am Leave your thoughtsAt least one version of the truth is that leaders get paid to think. There’s only so much actual ‘doing’ involved in leading, the rest is about considering and weighing-up and deciding,... Read more
Living in fantasyland
May 1, 2015 9:10 am Leave your thoughtsI wish, I wish, I wish my house was as lovely as that. The difference between hoping the things you want to happen will happen, and having a decent chance... Read more
Get a contract
April 30, 2015 9:02 am Leave your thoughtsInteresting businesses are scythed at the knees because they neglect or choose not to put contracts in place. The conversations can be difficult, and you don’t know what you don’t... Read more