It’s the wrong time of year to be talking about graduations isn’t it?
But following what feels like graduations for two of my clients in consecutive weeks, it’s certainly got me thinking about what it means to graduate and level up…
If you want to level up well before the next graduation season then get in touch to see how 3 Stewardships mentoring might work for you.
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 MoreNobody Needs Judgment. But Everybody Needs Clarity.
This is especially true in a world full of distractions, temptations and challenges.
We need clarity on what we’re choosing to reject if we’re to make a meaningful decision about what to espouse.
These choices have a significant impact on our outcomes.
My purpose isn’t to judge, just to clarify.
Read MorePerhaps the most unpleasant passage I’ve read in a novel is found in Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment.
It encapsulates the Anti-Stewardship mindset, which is characterised by selfishness and instant gratification, and is a saboteur of success at every level.
The world is groaning under the weight of the Anti-Stewardship mindset.
Read MoreI’ve long had the inclination to create a podcast on values, a key area of focus within my mentoring practice.
Now, it’s finally happening.
Stand by for Real Clear Values with Tom English.
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