Creating imaginary conditions!

“I’ll be happy once I become a CEO.”“I’ll start investing after I’ve saved $10,000.”“We’ll roll out new systems once the organisational culture changes.” Sound familiar?These are just a few examples of how we delay meaningful action by creating imaginary...

Consistently doing the work that matters now!

Our success depends on consistently doing the work that matters now—while keeping the bigger picture in mind.These days, the challenge isn’t knowing what matters. It’s having the discipline to stay focused on it.Discipline is essential because what needs to be done is...

AI: We must hold on to our critical thinking!

AI is rapidly evolving—not just to complete tasks, but to go the extra mile, ask questions, offer suggestions, and help us make better decisions. As users, we have a choice: let it make us complacent, or use its power to become superhuman. Some will place blind trust...

AI: What truly matters!

Many skills that were once essential—like speed reading, memorisation, professional writing, data handling, design, and even deep domain knowledge—are becoming less critical in the age of AI. What truly matters now is the relentless drive to embed emerging...

Politics a dirty word!

Many consider politics a dirty word. Yet, it’s an essential part of human existence. The moment there is more than one person involved, politics naturally emerges. Even in our inner world, when one part of us says yes and another says no, politics is at play—each part...

Physical distance from our tribe!

Physical distance from our tribe often leads to emotional distance too. When we’re not physically present, it becomes harder to truly share in their joys and sorrows. Over time, we start to live in different emotional worlds. We may still care deeply, but without...

Communication is a two-way stream!

We enrich communication when we share our perspective—it adds a unique lens that can help others better understand the topic. However, we hinder communication when we stay locked in our own viewpoint and dismiss others. What could be a simple exchange often turns into...

We are craftsmen!

We often label ourselves—and each other—by job titles and professions.But at our core, we are craftsmen. It’s our craft, and the commitment to keep refining it, that keeps us alive and growing.No one is ever too important to see their craft as beneath them. My craft...

When Do We Know an ERP Project Is Failing?

When Do We Know an ERP Project Is Failing?The sooner we know, the better. The first critical checkpoint is whether you’ve chosen the right ERP product and the right implementation partner. This decision has an outsized impact on the overall success of the...