On’s Cloudboom Strike LS is creating history at the Paris Olympics. Their groundbreaking spray on shoes are a glimpse into the future; a future of individualization. The concept, however, is not new. Once upon a time, long before mass production, tailored clothes and bespoke footwear were the norm. Trusted tailors and cobblers would meticulously measure … Continue reading Customization, personalization and individualization
To say that the world of work is undergoing a tectonic shift would be an overstatement, but there are changes nevertheless. Socioeconomic circumstances such as interest rate increases, a laser focus on cost, and remote work, coupled with Geo-political shifts like ongoing supply chain disruptions, increased political unrest and opposition to immigration, are definitely accelerating … Continue reading Rethinking your career portfolio
Photo by Alexander Grey on Pexels.com Over the past few months, I've had multiple conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). One subsection of diversity that found its way into most, if not all, conversations is neurodiversity. These conversations, coupled with the increasing number of articles on why neurodiversity, specifically autism, is fast becoming … Continue reading Embracing neurodiversity at the workplace
The one phrase that summarizes my recent state of mind is unfortunately not original; but as they say, an apt quote is as good as an original remark. Last month, I heard someone repeat a sentence that had been stuck in their head, and now it’s stuck in mine too, because I guarantee every single … Continue reading Ok, let’s talk about GenAI
A few weeks ago, I was introduced to the concept of the envy test. The term came up in a discussion related to seeking purpose and I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind since. Over the last two weeks, I’ve been making a note of everything that strikes a chord of … Continue reading The envy test
I am not someone who regularly peruses annual shareholder letters outside of that of my own organisation; but when my favourite podcasters mentioned Larry Fink’s 2024 Annual Chairman’s Letter, I had to go read it. Given how much valuable advice is tucked away in this single letter, I couldn’t help but wonder how many life … Continue reading Rethinking retirement
Following the recommendations of my colleagues and a long waiting time at my local library, I finally got my hands on ‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport. I knew I had to pick the book up when on sending an Instagram reel to a friend, I discovered she had decided to pause all her social media … Continue reading Breaking up with my inbox
Last week I wrote about the three other reports every organization should consider publishing. I ended by saying that there are definitely more reports that organizations should publish and as I mulled over it, I couldn’t get an old Fast Company article titled ‘Why your company needs a sleep strategy’ out of my head. Given … Continue reading The Sleep Report
The number of reports an organisation publishes is increasing with each passing year. As organisations reminisce about simpler times when the quarterly financial report and the annual shareholder letter sufficed, it is fair to say, it is still not enough. With governments and stakeholders now asking for sustainability (ESG) reports, energy consumption reports, gender pay … Continue reading The three other reports every employer needs to publish
Where did January go? As much as I wanted the month to go slow and savour every moment, the pace threw me off balance; but before we talk about my challenge for February, stopping by really quick to answer a question I’ve been asked a fair bit recently. When it comes to our profession, the … Continue reading How well should I know the business?
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