COLIN ON CULTURE
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Slow down, think more
Making time to think improves the value you add
The belief you’re already defending
Be aware of what you prefer
The destructiveness of instant responsiveness
Being always on is bad for everyone
Norms without consequences are hopes
Agreement requires accountability
Why we judge other people
Context is more important than blame
Attention theft
Treat your attention like your money
Are you an accidental trouble-maker?
Is your behaviour undermining psychological safety?
Motivating yourself
It’s your job to get up in the morning!
How to get a pay rise
It’s what’s not on the job description that’s important
World vs. work
The factors affecting daily culture
Beware the flatterer
Good feedback is nice, flattery is not
The brilliant jerk
Left unchecked they will destroy everything
Finding inspiration
The smallest moments can have the most impact
Silence is a choice
The consequences of the bystander effect
Respectful celebrations
‘Tis not the season to act inappropriately
Leadership hubris is the enemy of culture
The end is nigh when they start to believe their own press
Rejecting cynicism
It’s harder but more rewarding to be curious
Committed to the values and culture
Values and culture are standards to be lived
Being your (nearly) best self
Good intentions are what matters most
Spaced learning
Little and often is a better way to learn