I've recently been reading a lot of information about how the world of work has changed. It's not what it used to be, not by a long shot. I was reading things from perhaps around a decade ago and they've aged incredibly well because they still feel relevant today. The general gist was that the … Continue reading Less compliance, more innovation
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Changing yourself to progress your career
The workplace can often just feel like one long game with lots of rules. For many people following these rules requires changing perhaps to the point of doing things that you don't really want to do. So, how much should you change for the sake of career progression? If you feel like you have to … Continue reading Changing yourself to progress your career
Necessary regulations
Sometimes it can feel like regulations don't give us the freedom that we desire. Then suddenly, when there's chaos we call out for the need to be regulated. The truth is we only want to be regulated when it suits us and that usually corresponds with our safety. What's the need for rules when no … Continue reading Necessary regulations
Pandemic residue
What will be left when it's all over. A few months ago I ventured out of my house and out of my local area. Everything felt normal until I found myself veering to the edge of the pavement as I saw 2 old ladies sat on a bench in front of me. On another occasion, … Continue reading Pandemic residue
Knowing when to break the rules
There's a well known phrase that says 'Rules were made to be broken'. In many cases I don't agree, rules are put in place to create boundaries, keep us safe and so on. But in some cases rules can cause us more harm than good, disadvantage the minority and are for the benefit of things … Continue reading Knowing when to break the rules
The right thing to do
Sometimes right and wrong is hazy. Other times right and wrong is black and white. The interesting part is when 2 groups come together with 2 different perspectives. In the current state of the world, many would argue that the right thing to do is stay home as much as possible and practice social distancing. … Continue reading The right thing to do
Pushing the boundary
Many people have an unspoken set of boundaries for what they do and don't do or a set of rules that govern the choices they make. And sometimes the boundaries that you give yourself become limitations. Suddenly you find that you're not doing the things that you want to do because your boundaries go against … Continue reading Pushing the boundary
Changing the rules
In day to day life you might be surprised at how many rules you follow. Things that you are or aren't supposed to do or say? Some of them are necessary and help us function well as a society whilst others just restrict us. Some are inflicted by others but some we force upon ourselves. … Continue reading Changing the rules
Posting daily isn’t a strategy
For some the idea of posting daily might be a strategy to make the numbers go up. For me, posting daily isn't a strategy it's a personal practice. I like knowing that I can do it because 2 years ago I'd have declared it almost impossible for me. I actually think that it's easier to … Continue reading Posting daily isn’t a strategy
The Daily Gemm 