Ideas
Ideas shaped by business, public life and experience.
Reflections on trust, leadership, reputation, opportunity and what remains when formal authority falls away.
Featured Idea
Every title eventually becomes former.
On what remains when authority, access and attention move on.
Selected Reflections
Early in my working life, I came to understand that every position is temporary.
On leadership as stewardship rather than ownership, and the responsibility to leave institutions stronger than we found them.
Read the reflectionThe most dangerous moment in leadership is when people stop telling you the truth.
On the hidden cost of making honesty too difficult, too risky or too expensive.
Read the reflectionA name enters the room before you do.
On how reputation is built through conduct, consistency and time.
Read the reflectionGive people a chance.
On recognising character and potential before someone appears completely ready.
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