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Want to Achieve Something? Do This…

Want to Achieve Something? Do This…

Time to read: 36 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1143 – Monday 29 September 2025 Want to Achieve Something? Do This… Want it – really want it – with all of your being The difference between people and teams and organisations who achieve their dreams and those who don’t is simple – they want it more.…Continue Reading

Change or Choice?

Change or Choice?

Time to do the Change Curve: ForeverTime to do the Choice Curve: A heartbeart Naked Leader Week 1142 – Monday 22 September 2025 Change or Choice? Below: The Change Curve (When it’s done to you) And – The Choice Curve (When it’s done by you) Uncertainty → before choice, low clarity/power The Choice → instant spike…Continue Reading

On Your Marks: The Only Question in Decision-Making

On Your Marks: The Only Question in Decision-Making

Time to read: 65 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1141 – Monday 14 September 2025 I first met Andrew Marks in 2008, when he was CIO of Tullow Oil. He introduced me to a single gobsmacking, decision-making question: “What’s best for Tullow?” In other words What’s best for your organisation? This single question ignites essential conversations…Continue Reading

The Day I Had ‘A Lot to Learn’

The Day I Had ‘A Lot to Learn’

Time to read: 65 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1140 – Monday 8 September 2025 The Day I Had ‘A Lot to Learn’ Dianne Thompson – now Dame Ila Dianne Thompson, DBE was CEO of Camelot Group from 2000 to 2014. I was invited to host Camelot’s 2001 Conference, and Dianne wrote me an introductory email…Continue Reading

ChatGPT’s Response

ChatGPT’s Response

Time to read: 1 Minute Naked Leader Week 1138 – Monday 25 August 2025 ChatGPT’s Response Last week – NLW 1137 (here) said, in summary: “The biggest myth in business today is that the most innovative companies run on data + AI.” I asked Chat GPT for his/her/their view… Yes — it’s a myth, at…Continue Reading

It’s a Myth

It’s a Myth

Time to read: 1 Minute Naked Leader Week 1137 – Monday 18 August 2025 It’s a Myth The above Databricks Ad appeared in Forbes Magazine June 2025 It is not an unusual message these days – sadly, it’s wrong. The most innovative companies do not run on data + AI. They run on people –…Continue Reading

For Your Low Points in Life

For Your Low Points in Life

Time to read: 1 Minute Naked Leader Week 1136 – Monday 11 August 2025 For Your Low Points in Life Literally The Scene: Horfield Squash Club, Bristol The Challenge: Our team was bottom of the league, and we had to win our final match – against top of the league Bedminster – or we would…Continue Reading

AI Jargon – Can You Spot The Fakes?

AI Jargon – Can You Spot The Fakes?

Time to read: 3 Minute Naked Leader Week 1135 – Monday 4 August 2025 3 Real 3 Made Up 1 – Predictive Loopback Fusion – A cutting-edge method where an AI reprocesses its own predictions to refine future outputs. 2 – Neural Network – A system of algorithms modeled after the human brain, used to…Continue Reading

Don’t Fall For Their Trap

Don’t Fall For Their Trap

Time to read: 1 Minute Naked Leader Week 1134 – Monday 28 July 2025 In desperation for more Clients, the establishment Consultants are now saying they will save you money…by cutting costs. The Catch – as Tom Peters said “you can’t downsize yourself to greatness” – this is perfectly analysed by John McLaughlin, CEO of…Continue Reading