I was about to clear my whiteboard, but felt prompted to share something on it that has been invaluable to me in not only surviving but thriving in challenging times: three mantras.
These mantras (or phrases) have been invaluable in grounding me and setting my course right each and every morning.
They serve as valuable reminders.
Please share this with someone who may need them.
Read MoreI recently reflected on the fact that if I donated money to every worthy cause that needs it, not only would I be flat broke but I’d also be in mountains of debt.
This financial analogy extends to the self as well.
Giving headspace, attention and care to every instance of suffering and injustice that pops up on a social feed or on the news may damage you mentally, emotionally, spiritually and perhaps even physically (they’re all connected).
You simply can’t afford to take on everything yourself.
Find a better way through the principle of stewardship.
Read MoreBehind many people’s preoccupation with excessive effort and relentless achievement lies a belief that their self-worth is dependent on such – they’re only as good as their last numbers.
And the more stuff they accumulate, whether trophies or toys, the higher their inherent worth (or so the thinking goes).
They’ve believed one of the most powerful lies of western materialism, damaging themselves, their relationships and, ironically, limiting their medium to long-term contributions in the process.
Sustainable success requires sufficiency, not excess.
As Lao Tzu put it, “He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.”
Read MoreNell Minow has been described in the Financial Times as “doyenne of the US corporate governance movement”.
BusinessWeek has called her the "the queen of good corporate governance".
She co-authored the book Power and Accountability with Robert Monks, which was hailed as essential reading for anyone interested in corporate governance by legendary management thinker Peter Drucker.
And this week it was my honour and privilege to interview her on the Real Clear Values podcast.
Nell’s generosity, passion and insight in coming on the show make for a value-packed podcast episode on the ins and outs of corporate governance.
Read MoreHow can Britain help its former prime ministers to stay out of trouble?
An odd question, perhaps, but one that was recently answered by The Economist newspaper in view of David Cameron’s involvement with now collapsed Greensill Capital.
According to The Economist, the answer is for the state to give former prime ministers a purpose and a pension when they leave office.
But can’t those who have been trusted to govern the country be trusted to govern their own lives after office?
I have another idea.
Read MoreThis time last year, I distinctly remember taking a long hard look at my sales strategy spreadsheet wondering who would buy in the midst of such disruption and uncertainty.
Now I’m reflecting on a year in which I exceeded my sales target by, perhaps, a record margin.
That is no accident.
If this reads like a sales brag in any way then I haven’t been clear enough.
My intention is to communicate a principle, stewardship, that is central to sustainable success.
I call it a key that will never rust.
And it applies to any job role and any industry.
Stewardship really is for sustainable success.
Read MoreSelf-leadership through Stewardship is foundational to a life of purpose, meaning and fulfilment. And it’s foundational to sustainable success.
The path of Stewardship is an exceptional journey like no other.
Want to learn more?
Drop me a line: tom@3stewardships.com.
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