Monthly Archives: December 2009
“This is the strangest life I’ve ever known” (Great Work quote)
“This is the strangest life I’ve ever known.” ~ Jim Morrison I love Van, my Quote of the Day guy. Every day, a choice selection of quotes. Today’s email, for instance, included this one as it’s Jim Morrison’s birthday It … Continue reading
Mary Saunders, Maj Gen (Retd), Leadership
Before Mary Saunders became Executive Director of the TWU Leadership Institute, she rose to the rank of Major General in the US Army and in particular held a position of Vice Director for the Defence Logistics Agency where she was … Continue reading
What makes life so sweet
Follow Michael Bungay Stanier/@boxofcrayons on Twitter Swiss Miss is one of my favourite blogs – a constant and eclectic flow of objects, moments and insights that celebrate life and design. And Emily Dickinson has long been a favourite poet of … Continue reading
Jonathan Fields, Career Renegade
Jonathan Field’s job title is Chief Renegade Officer. And it’s not just a fancy title. Jonathan spent time as a mobile DJ, a hedge fund lawyer and a highly successful entrepreneur in the health business starting up his own yoga … Continue reading
How do you design your work day?
Thanks to Wally Bock for the pointer to this terrific interview with Jason Fried of 37Signals. Fried’s built in some great structures into his day to increase its productivity and hold the space to do Great Work. I particularly love … Continue reading
