by DavidFraser | May 24, 2013 | Change, Personal Mastery, Wisdom
Sometimes we react strongly against something someone else says. Or we see other people being surprisingly critical and dismissive of what seems pretty innocuous but useful information. The very strength of the reaction might be telling us something. We tend to push...
by DavidFraser | May 22, 2013 | Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills, Wisdom
It’s often said that someone is “quiet’, meaning that either they aren’t saying much in the moment, or don’t say much in general. At least, that’s what it appears to mean. In the first instance, the implication is that their...
by DavidFraser | May 15, 2013 | Change, Personal Mastery
Before we can create something in reality, we must create it in our mind. So developing a personal vision is a vital step in achieving something that didn’t exist before. How clear and detailed does our vision need to be? Clear and detailed enough that if it showed...
by DavidFraser | May 8, 2013 | Change, Personal Mastery, Systems
In our enthusiasm for an insight or an aspect of a situation that makes a critical difference, we’re inclined to think that’s the one thing that matters in the end. Of course, it isn’t. We say “It’s all about the…”...
by DavidFraser | May 6, 2013 | Communication, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills, Wisdom
There something about train fares… We seem to have a remarkable ability to get worked up about relatively modest amounts of money when it comes to train fares. If our request for a reduced fare is turned down (for legitimate reasons, of course, though we don’t...
by DavidFraser | May 1, 2013 | Leadership, Learning, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills
Do those with the most humility have the most influence? Or is vocalising knowledge and expertise an essential part of gaining the attention required to make a difference? Often it seems that those who have learned the most have the least need to speak, whilst others...
