Trying to make the complicated simple with strategy, leadership, performance, and story telling
Averages give you a sense of the dataset as a whole.
They don’t tell you anything about the dataset though.
To tell a good story you need to know the distribution of that data as well as the average.
A better story moves more people than numbers on a page.
Improvement isn’t only found by being better at what you do.
It can be found by doing less of what is not needed.
Sometimes subtraction is addition.
The trap is feeling like doing something is getting you somewhere.
Thoughtful beginnings create beneficial outcomes.
We want to start with curiosity, not certainty.
Ideas that have been around don’t mean they are right.
Updating your ideas given new evidence and information isn’t a sign that you were wrong the whole time.
It is a sign that courage to improve and change.
Don’t confuse plans with action.
Just made a plan & something unexpected popped up?
Don’t ditch it entirely! Flexibility is key. Great plans are springboards, not shackles.
Planning is the roadmap, execution is the journey.
Think about the long game.
The decision you make will have ripples of effects that can be seen and unseen.
A small choice can have huge consequences.
We often seek measurable answers because they’re easier to grasp.
Solving psychological questions demands empathy and insight, not just data. They often resist straightforward answers.
The most profound answers often lie beyond the data.
Not all who wander are lost—some are just exploring new, innovative processes.
In a world of ‘shoulds’ and ‘musts,’ dare to ask ‘why not.
Unlock the full potential of your team by granting them the freedom to shape their processes.
Challenge the status quo.
The solution to your issues isn’t with putting a band aid over the symptoms. It is to search for the cause.
Shift your focus to generate an innovative solution.
Remember, burnout isn’t a badge of honour.
Rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Our brains & bodies need downtime to recharge & thrive.
When you’re well-rested, you make better decisions, have more creative insights, and collaborate more effectively.
Luke McMeeken-Ruscoe