What’s your guiding question?
Publication: Asking Tips | Good Questions | Leadership toolkit | Self-reflection
Questions. They can be powerful and provocative. Helpful and unhelpful. When positioned well they are more than a linguistic expression seeking an answer. They can catalyse dialogue, critical thinking, problem-solving and relationship-building. They can also help guide the decisions you make both personally and professionally. One question I use to guide decision-making is, ‘If I do […]
Do you know your limits?
Publication: Growth Gaps | Intellectual Humility | Lifelong Learning | Self-reflection
There are things we know and things we think we know. There are also things that we assume everyone else knows. The critical question is whether we can identify the limits of our knowledge and understanding and the assumptions underpinning our thinking. Earlier this year, I was chatting with a friend about the inner dialogue we […]
Your seven step guide to a personal skills audit
Publication: New Year Goals | Personal Skills Audit | Self-reflection | Skill development
Happy New Year! The start of the new year is often a time of reflection and decision making. People reflect on the past year, and make decisions about their priorities for the year ahead. I always find it incredibly energising. Hopefully you’ve taken some time out to rest and recharge, and think about the opportunities […]