Rules are for amateurs; principles are for pros.

After decades of facilitation for senior executives, I’ve found that truly exceptional leaders can answer four distinct questions without a single shred of hesitation or fuzziness. If your leaders are relying on high school techniques in pro-level rooms, they are likely just winging it. Discover the four core disciplines required to build a trusted, self-validating leadership team.

In 1998, the phrase "its been emotional" left the lips of Vinnie Jones in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. A description of wild ride of highs and lows with wacky characters, even weirder incidents, and a lot of carnage. It seems to be a common reflection many have about the year past…

I am forgetful. At times I know people take advantage of this, but that's okay - its my responsibility to be on top of my stuff.

But, it has taken twenty-odd years to realise I am not the only one. The stereotype of being the tall goofy-clumsy-docile-dopey-kinda-funny guy was the part I portrayed as a self-protective and apologetic way to navigate my constant imperfection.