The proficient doctor does the necessary. She greets the patient without shaking his hand. Examines him from head to toe… Read more Being Humane: Do the unnecessary
Month: October 2019
Being Humane: The Future is Emotional
For centuries, we rewarded prowess of the human physique. The self-sufficiency, farming and industrial revolution rewarded hard physical brute force.… Read more Being Humane: The Future is Emotional
Being Humane: Disappointment and delight
One day you will disappoint a customer. Sooner or later, you will let someone down. You will let her down… Read more Being Humane: Disappointment and delight
Being Humane: and Speaking Humane
The new sign in the toilets of fast food restaurant read: “It is our intent to provide you with the… Read more Being Humane: and Speaking Humane
I’m not responsible for what you understand…
I’m responsible for what I say. Except, if you are a leader, actually you are responsible for what your team… Read more I’m not responsible for what you understand…
Impossible: In theory
A symptom of the revolution: When we state something is impossible in theory, but then change our minds when we… Read more Impossible: In theory
Impossible: The 2 hour marathon
The 4 minute mile was considered impossible until Roger Bannister ran it. Up until he did it in 1954, most… Read more Impossible: The 2 hour marathon
Book Review: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown
Brené has gone corporate. Dare To Lead continues her conquest of shame, dysfunction, ego, hate, indifference, and everything else that… Read more Book Review: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown
The Three Bricklayers
The three bricklayers were asked what are you doing? The first says: “I’m laying bricks.” The second says: “I’m building… Read more The Three Bricklayers
Sawubona: We See You
Sawubona, Sawubona, is an ancient isiZulu greeting which means: We see you. It is equivalent to Hello or Namaste. So… Read more Sawubona: We See You
