One day last March, Steve Wozniak really pissed me off. He was talking about being an entrepreneur, and all of the things he was excited about, and then he started talking about how much money he was investing into space projects. I love space, I fully feel all of the wonder and recognise the opportunities to transfer some of the…

If you intend to create a business that lasts, start acting like it Running a business always feels urgent. There’s always something on fire, there’s always something going on which can’t wait, and as a founder or leader there’s a lot of pressure on you to prioritise and delegate to…

Think about simple everyday acts like eating last to be a better leader The Leaders Eat Last idea has been popularised by Simon Sinek, but there are everyday lessons to implement that can create a better environment for everyone around you to thrive. The concept comes from the US Marine…

What are the three things stopping you from getting what you really want? Getting what we want isn’t an easy achievement. It’s often painted as decisiveness or having a strong character, but the complexity is way deeper than that. If you want to get what you want, you need to…

If we were all a little better connected, we would be richer for it. If we were all a little better connected, we would be richer for it. What I care about with my work at TownSq is not buildings, interior design or fancy furniture. It’s the people inside. I…

To become the best at what you do, you need to regularly trust your beginner’s mind. As you get better and better at your craft, your mind will learn from the lessons and prevent you from making the same mistakes again. …

When you finally exit your company you might expect a wave of relief or a sense of elation. The reality might need you to be a bit more prepared. If you’re pitching for investment, or going through an accelerator, you’re highly likely to hear that question of “what’s your exit…

50 posts down, I wanted to share a bit about how, and what happens next. I took on the challenge to write a fresh post every week through 2022 as my New Year’s resolution, with the hope being that by the end of the year I’d have 50 posts to…

In a month where it feels like everyone has a cold, flu, Covid, or something worse, I want to tell a story about Lemsip and retaining your values. Recently, someone in the office — maybe jokingly — suggested that the default Lemsip flavour should be blackcurrant. When LEM-SIP was first…