Why perks and policies don't change company culture
Published: Wed, 10/08/25
My godfather Simon is in town for a few days. We met on Sunday for a traditional roast. Over lamb shoulder and more gravy than you can shake a stick…
Published: Wed, 10/08/25
My godfather Simon is in town for a few days. We met on Sunday for a traditional roast. Over lamb shoulder and more gravy than you can shake a stick…
Published: Tue, 10/07/25
I don’t do networking coffees with my colleagues at work. But even though I’ve hung up my networking boots, I’ll sometimes grab a cup of tea with a…
Published: Fri, 10/03/25
Hold your horses and I’ll come to both of those in a mo. First, a short story to set the scene: When I took my si month sabbatical from the merry…
Published: Thu, 10/02/25
Yesterday evening, I hopped on the Lizzy Line after work to meet my sister in London’s West End. We were grabbing a bowl of pasta before shimmying…
Published: Wed, 10/01/25
In 1998, the American counsellor, educator and teacher Mavis Karn wrote a now legendary letter called “The Secret” to a group of juvenile inmates…
Published: Tue, 09/30/25
In April, I sent out an email with the subject line: How 9to5ers can use the Tetris Effect to find more fun, freedom and success at work In the email,…
Published: Mon, 09/29/25
Updated: Mon, 09/29/25
When I run a Mindset & Clarity session for a new team at work, I always start the session the same way. Namely, I introduce myself to the room as Tom…
Published: Thu, 09/25/25
There’s a famous parable by the Czech writer Franz Kafka called Before the Law. In the parable, a man from the countryside tries to enter “The Law”…
Published: Wed, 09/24/25
Last November, I was delighted to run a Subtraction Method workshop for readers of daily email maestro John Bejakovic’s newsletter. Here's how John…
Published: Tue, 09/23/25
Today I’m channelling my inner Mystic Meg and taking a peek into my sparkly crystal ball. If you’re looking for ne t week’s lottery numbers, you’re in…