Is not saying “No” enough damaging your business?
Decisions in business tend to focus on what will move forward next. Time is spent discussing initiatives, agreeing priorities and approving work that feels worthwhile in its own right. Board minutes are full of discussions debating the merits of approving decisions. What we see far less often is attention being given to the other decision […]
More Executives Are Dying of Heart Disease While Believing They’re Healthy
News reached me over the weekend of a former friend and colleague who unexpectedly passed away due to cardiac disease. He was only in his late 40s, an avid gym attendee, healthy eater, and had no symptoms prior to his untimely demise. He leaves behind a partner and children who will mourn him deeply. Sadly, […]
Do Curious Leaders Make Better Decisions?
Curiosity is something we often associate with children. It is natural, instinctive and full of energy. As we grow older, and especially as we take on leadership roles, it can become quieter. Questions are replaced with answers. Exploration gives way to efficiency. But in Curiosity: The Secret Ingredient for Success in Personal and Professional Growth, […]
What Got You Here Might Be Slowing You Down
There are systems, habits and ways of working that helped you reach this point in your leadership. They were smart decisions at the time. They gave you structure, focus or control when you needed it. Some made things more efficient. Others helped you stay grounded in complexity. You found what worked and you kept it. […]
Is it time to start trusting yourself?
We live in a world where advice has never been more available. The moment a question comes up there is a search result, a podcast, a consultant, a course or a book waiting with an answer. And that is only the advice we actively seek. On top of it comes all the expertise pushed our […]
Are your Strategic Decisions based in Experience?
Most organisations say that customers are at the heart of everything they do, and they also express how much they value the people who work for them. If you speak to board members, executives and senior managers, they will often tell you that these beliefs are held with genuine intent and seen as essential to […]
Mindfulness for the Mentally Busy
Attention all busy-brained professionals! Yes, you with the 50+ unread emails and a to-do list longer than War and Peace. If you’ve ever tried mindfulness and felt like your brain was throwing a tantrum, you’re not alone. But fear not, because at Orthelian, we’re here to make mindfulness work for you, not against you. Drawing […]
Embrace Discomfort
Did you know that a little discomfort is good for us? In fact, without experiencing some discomfort we struggle to learn, grow or maintain motivation. It’s easy to assume that discomfort is something to be avoided. We are surrounded by tools and services designed to remove it from our lives. Food arrives without effort, meetings […]
What Got You Here Might Be Slowing You Down
There are systems, habits and ways of working that helped you reach this point in your leadership. They were smart decisions at the time. They gave you structure, focus or control when you needed it. Some made things more efficient. Others helped you stay grounded in complexity. You found what worked and you kept it. […]
Do Curious Leaders Make Better Decisions?
Curiosity is something we often associate with children. It is natural, instinctive and full of energy. As we grow older, and especially as we take on leadership roles, it can become quieter. Questions are replaced with answers. Exploration gives way to efficiency. But in *Curiosity: The Secret Ingredient for Success in Personal and Professional Growth*, […]