creating change without shouting
Out in the valley this morning I still see evidence of the recent storms. The debris of autumn is starting to pile up in clumps, matted on the ground. The water-gate has harvested sticks, stones and leaves and is holding back the brook like a weir. And in the midst of all of this decay … Read more
Is there really only one way to get from A to B? Our prevailing culture – the way things are done around here – invariably gives us the current shortcut. Dressed up as obvious, single options. Take it or don’t go. But shortcuts come with consequences. So why am I taking this particular route? What … Read more
Just think how much disruption you could cause today. Just by smiling. Of course, a plastic smile or a mask we put on will only go so far. It struggles to really connect. However, there is evidence that as we intentionally exercise our smile muscles, as an act of generosity, then something does start to … Read more
It’s extraordinary what we learn when we look beyond ourselves. Reflections on what holds us together from working with great teams and spider’s webs
Manifesto for Quiet Disruptors: because only people make change and releasing the curiosity, creativity and conviction they bring requires space.
Metaphors or images that represent an idea are marvellous. They fire up our imagination without the clumsiness of words sometimes encountered when trying to describe something conceptual or novel. So I wonder what metaphor comes to mind for you when you hear the phrase Quiet Disruptors? During the week I’ve asked this question of several … Read more