by SP Singh | Oct 19, 2024 | Leadership, Local Government
Would I do it if it were my own money? Perhaps sincerely asking ourselves this question before proposing a new project, calling a meeting, or entering into an argument would likely change how we act and respond. We might think twice, or even more, before making...
by SP Singh | Oct 18, 2024 | Leadership
There is a clear distinction between activity and impact, though we often use these terms interchangeably. The common assumption is that more activity will naturally lead to impact. For example: We have executed 450 test cases; Written 500 lines of code; Called 4000...
by SP Singh | Oct 17, 2024 | Leadership, Local Government
We are lazy by design. We conserve energy and use the minimum possible brain power. We like to be well-fed and keep ourselves entertained. We crave security and safety. There’s nothing wrong with this. For most of us, it’s simply part of being human. However, to truly...
by SP Singh | Oct 12, 2024 | Leadership
I am a slave to my habits, thinking patterns, and autopilot decisions. I will win my freedom by becoming fully aware of myself and my environment. By staying consciously present and making informed choices, I will achieve ultimate...
by SP Singh | Oct 11, 2024 | Leadership
Some tasks may seem dull, but they’re essential—think testing software, posting invoices, counting votes, or reconciling accounts. As leaders, it’s easy to rely on authority to push these through, but there might be a better way. A way that works if we take...
by SP Singh | Oct 10, 2024 | Leadership
As leaders, if we want support from our people, we need to let them know. We do this by being real, showing our imperfections, and acknowledging that we don’t have all the answers. It’s not about being the smartest person in the room, but about recognising the...
by SP Singh | Oct 9, 2024 | Leadership
Words don’t have a fixed meaning; we assign meaning to them based on our individual perspectives. For example, my definition of ‘beauty’ may differ from yours. This variance applies to many situations. When I ask someone to offer training, manage a project, or handle...
by SP Singh | Oct 8, 2024 | Leadership
When we struggle to keep up and push out of our comfort zone, we often use lower mental faculties. We may start behaving like children—becoming more irritable, talking more than we listen, arguing, comparing ourselves to others, and becoming emotionally reactive and...
by SP Singh | Oct 7, 2024 | Leadership
Our best friend may become our worst nightmare. The things we actively avoid might one day become our favourite collectables. Even highly organised people might decide to go with the flow. Life plays with us in mischievous ways. Nothing is certain or for sure. Nothing...
by SP Singh | Oct 6, 2024 | Leadership
With every response, we are either being lifted up or dragged down from our intellectual level. When I retaliate blindly to teach others a lesson, I lose immediately, as they succeed in pulling me down to their level. But when I return kindness, I win, having elevated...
