PinnedEwan McIntoshinnotoshThe Middle Leader ManifestoWe asked one question to 160 Aspiring, Middle and Senior Leaders in our Leading from the Middle programme: what does it take to grow into…Jun 9, 2021Jun 9, 2021
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshAssume all new ideas are bad. Then work on them.A framework for developing quality ideas at their most delicate time.Sep 81Sep 81
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshSeek out some strategic tension: it gives us better ideas.Do you choose to do things because they’re easy, or because it’s a genuine choice?Aug 26Aug 26
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshFind the perfect goal and get out of their way.Imagine a vision that might take twenty years or more to realise. Imagine a purpose that never fades, nor becomes unfashionable.Aug 21Aug 21
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshHow to find laser-sharp focus.Has anyone in your leadership team taken up their post in the last two years? Up to half of them will be deemed to have failed.Aug 17Aug 17
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshIs every part of your organisation’s work on the right level?Back in April 2020, I wrote the first of our “Provocation” email newsletters.May 5May 5
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshAvoid launching your next big idea. At all costs.Wait. Before you read the article below. There’s a better experience of this article and a new one every Monday, waiting for you in our…Apr 17Apr 17
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshSave yourself some pain and know what league you play inWhy do people compete knowing they’ll never win a medal?Apr 11Apr 11
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshWho are you now? Where do you want to be?Establish where you want to be, not what you want.Apr 9Apr 9
Ewan McIntoshinnotoshAvoiding Everythingitis — Focus helps you achieve everything you need to. Eventually.Focus allows you to keep going and to do the right thing, even when everyone else is pulling you off into distractions.Apr 9Apr 9