A super simple way to NOT get what you want is to not SAY what you want

I know that to be true because I’ve done it, in loads of different areas.

In my business for example,

Do I want my clients to act in certain ways?

The divorce rate in Denmark is 50%

Somebody told me that pretty soon after our arrival in Denmark.

I remember because I googled the Uk stats which were 42% at the time.

Mandating kindness and empathy doesn’t work. I’ve seen a dozen companies try it and fail miserably.

It doesn’t fail because people don’t agree.

Everyone agrees that it’s a good idea to be kind and to consider other people with our words and actions.

It fails for three reasons:

I stopped drinking alcohol at the end of 2019.

“Be greedy when people are fearful and fearful when people are greedy”

I think it was Warren Buffet who said that at the start of the last recession in 2008.

There is a lot of buzz around other one on it’s way if it’s not already here.

What’s Denmark like compared to England?

I was asked this question every day for my first two years and still now.

That and, what do you think about the Danes?

I guess a natural part of moving to

18 Culture principles and strategies I’ve seen work over and over again.

My dad walked out when I was 2

Perhaps as life a defining moment as a two year old can have although my memories of childhood don’t directly suggest it.

I don’t remember any feelings of fear or abandonment or conscious of any echoing through my life.

Are you using your time effectively?

I have a CEO client who has gone from working 70 hpw to 20-30 hpw.

His employee are happier
Staff retention is better
Stress is down
Profits are at an all time high
He’s happier
He’s healthier

So we got married in Denmark 🇩🇰

In 2011 I should add...

It was an amazing day that was filled with loads of bizarre Danish traditions.

We has to kiss stood on chairs
We had to kiss under the table

A workaholic boss is a big red flag 🚩

Guilt often seems to be the thing we’re talking about when we say work life balance

When we are at home we should be at work when at work we should be at home and that’s without considering fitness and friends.

In bed until the last minute.
Grab your phone.
Check social.
Check emails.
Check slack.
Start reacting.
Trying to regain the advantage.
Get ahead.
It never quite works.

The worst days start reactively

In bed until the last minute.
Grab your phone.
Check social.
Check emails.
Check slack.
Start reacting.
Trying to regain the advantage.
Get ahead.
It never quite works.

Out of a scattered mind comes scattered actions.

It’s not enough to be clear on what you’ll do today although necessary.

It’s necessary to also know what you

I always know if someone is going to fail

I guess after this you will too. To begin with it was just a feeling, one that came and I dismissed it. You could call it intuition if intuition means that your

Do you react to overwhelm by trying to add in more things to do?

It likely sounds a bit crazy mapped out like that but if you answered no then you’re in the small minority.

Most of us when faced with overwhelm seek

How do I fire someone?

When is the right time?

What obligation does the company…

There is something wrong with me.

Years ago I worked in a Doctors surgery. He was nearing the end of his careers at 68 years old and he was

What if the brain
isn’t a collection of
memories, experiences,
and faults.

12 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer as a Leader (that most leaders can’t)

Most leaders that struggle creating a balanced harmonious life aren’t struggling because…