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Breaking It Down

Posted on04. Nov, 2010 by Paul Andrew.

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I have a love/hate relationship with IKEA. On the one hand they sell exceptionally cost-effective furnishings that can often look good for the price. On the other hand I so often find that the frustration of dealing with their products overshadows the money I save. Take the shelving system I bought last weekend for example: [...]

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Developing A Rest Ethic

Posted on23. Oct, 2010 by Paul Andrew.

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If you’re anything like me you might find that working sometimes comes more naturally than resting does. If you’re not, then someone on your team probably needs you to read this so you can understand them better. In high school I was such a gifted sleeper than my friends nicknamed me “sloth”. I’d roll out [...]

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Green Light Policy

Posted on14. Sep, 2010 by Paul Andrew.

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Most teams have their default setting set to “wait”. If you see an opportunity, write a plan, submit it to the right people, chase it up, wait for a decision to be handed down. Wait. If there’s a problem, tell the right person about it or ask what you’re allowed to do about it. Wait. [...]

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Leading Without Emptying The Ocean

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by Paul Andrew.

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I read some very disturbing scientific research recently that you might have read too. The conclusion of the widely publicised project was that 90% of the species we fish for today will be wiped out by 2048 until fishing practices change. With an eightfold increase in commercial demand for fish since 1950 the report found [...]

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When “Busy” Is A Badge Of Honour

Posted on26. Apr, 2010 by Paul Andrew.

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Productivity has a cousin you don’t want to spend too much time with. At a glance productivity and busyness seem to be close relatives, but don’t settle for the counterfeit. Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely believe in having a strong work ethic. But when you don’t understand the difference between being busy and [...]