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Benchmark Against What, Exactly?

A benchmarking exercise. A number. A deck. A recommendation. And an org that shifted toward a shape that made sense on a slide and considerably less sense in practice. Sociologists have a name for this. It isn't analysis.

How to Say a Lot Without Saying Much

A Small Defence Of Thinking

Stillness has a way of bringing small things back into view. A breath. A thought. Even spinach in the teeth becomes visible once the rush stops.

Spilled Water, Sharp Wit, and a Lesson in Leadership

A spilled glass. A damp strategy plan. And a CEO who cracked a line that lit up the room. A story about humour, leadership, and the gold in the cracks.

The Checklist Trap: How We Turned Leadership into a Lifestyle Product

We may not like the system. But let’s admit it—we help make it. Through what we reward. What we tolerate. And what we scroll past without question.

The Second Story: Seeing Beyond Failures and Success

The Second Story requires deeper listening and more courage—but it reveals where change is truly needed.

Unlearning for Success in an AI-Driven World: Why Past Wins Can Hold You Back

..our car had been halted by an avalanche. Workers were labouring to clear the road, knowing full well that another could strike at any moment. That’s the nature of avalanches—sudden, disruptive, and unforgiving.

Learning from Experience: A Leadership Journey in Stories

Some conversations stay with you long after they end. They challenge you, nudge you, and sometimes, quietly reshape your thinking.

The Elephant in the Room – Not as Invisible as You Think

What would it be like to hire an elephant in the room? I mean, how would the job description look? What would be its responsibilities? How would you review its performance? What would the elephant say? Where would they go to cry? And what else could they do?

Reacting to change