On the inside cover of my copy I see that I bought this in February 2001 – it was first published in 1995 and I wish I had read it even earlier than that, it would have saved me much pain and heartache and probably saved me a small fortune. Its subscript describes the book,Continue reading “The Weekend Read – The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber”
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Stupid behaviour – Gillian Tett – The Silo Effect
“Why do humans working in modern institutions collectively act in ways that sometimes seem stupid? Why do normally clever people fail to see risk and opportunities that are subsequently blindingly obvious? Why, as Daniel Kahneman, the psychologist put it, are we sometimes so ‘blind to our own blindness’?” – The Silo Effect, page ix ReadContinue reading “Stupid behaviour – Gillian Tett – The Silo Effect”
Sleep isn’t for Wimps.
I had a nickname in my first year at university – “The Midnight Rambler” – I didn’t sleep very well and used to wander around the halls of residence looking for people with their lights on to share a coffee and have a chat. (I suppose the coffee was a clue…) I finally got aroundContinue reading “Sleep isn’t for Wimps.”
Just say no….
It’s easy isn’t it? To say “No”. Really? I would love to say that having been close to and through burnout on a few occasion as both an employed dentist, a practice owner and (even) as a coach – yeah, yeah I know, I should know better – saying “no” is still one of theContinue reading “Just say no….”
Holiday Reading
A few titles that you may fancy for the departure lounge or sun bed. “This is Going to Hurt : Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor” by Adam Kay. More HERE. Very few books make me laugh and cry on the same page. If you’re finding your job challenging this may give you some perspectiveContinue reading “Holiday Reading”
The 5 A’s For Addressing Mistakes
Mistakes are going to happen in any and every business or organisation. It’s how you deal with them that counts. In his invaluable book “Setting The Table“, Danny Meyer says, “The Road to Success Is Paved with Mistakes Well Handled” He suggests there are “Five A’s for Effectively Addressing Mistakes” Awareness. If you’re not awareContinue reading “The 5 A’s For Addressing Mistakes”
The Weekend Read – Stand out of our light by James Williams
Full Title: “Stand out of our light : Freedom and resistance in the attention economy.” This relatively short, but very important, book takes a good, hard look at “The Attention Economy” and the insidious effect it is having on our lives. The author, winner of the intriguingly named Nine Dots Prize, worked at Google as aContinue reading “The Weekend Read – Stand out of our light by James Williams”
If you’re in Dublin on March 2nd
My maternal grandparents would be proud of me being selected for Croke Park. I’ll not be gracing the hallowed turf with my prowess with sliotar and hurley. Instead I’ll be up on level 5 in the Hogan suite on the 5th Floor with a Taster session of “The 101 Things They Didn’t Teach You AtContinue reading “If you’re in Dublin on March 2nd”
Professionals come in two varieties…
“But there are two basic kinds of professional, Harkness saw in a moment of self-congratulatory illumination. There’s the professionalism that does something well enough to earn a living from it. And there’s the professionalism that creates a commitment so intense that the earning of a living happens by the way. Its dynamic isn’t wages butContinue reading “Professionals come in two varieties…”
Herb Kelleher – Cheap can be cheerful
Herb Kelleher was the co-founder of Southwest Airlines, he died earlier this month. He had many attributes that I admire, not least of which was introducing a culture to the company where Southwest’s employees took themselves lightly but their jobs seriously. Kelleher had a simple philosophy, “A motivated employee treats the customer well. TheContinue reading “Herb Kelleher – Cheap can be cheerful”
The Incisal Edge 