Systems Thinking – Page 6 – Discipline makes Daring possible.

April 22, 2024

William Morris couldn’t paint for toffee

But boy, could he design for practical application. In his designs for stained glass he found ways to place the … Read More “William Morris couldn’t paint for toffee”

April 19, 2024

How to escape the fourth circle of Hell.

Dante gave hoarders their own special place in Hell. The fourth circle in fact. Their punishment was to clash eternally … Read More “How to escape the fourth circle of Hell.”

April 18, 2024

How are you going to pay for it?

It’s a question every journalist likes to ask of every politician – especially those on the left, and especially in … Read More “How are you going to pay for it?”

April 15, 2024

The joy of music played just for you

“In our experiment*, we instructed some orchestras to be mindful and make their performances subtly new each time they played. … Read More “The joy of music played just for you”

April 12, 2024

From delight to fury, via a little geometry

My reading is nothing if not eclectic. An old friend bought me ‘Ballet Shoes’ because we both remembered it as … Read More “From delight to fury, via a little geometry”

April 11, 2024

The franchising flywheel

I’ve long believed that franchising, done well, is an excellent way to scale a successful business. By replicating a small, … Read More “The franchising flywheel”

April 10, 2024

How to explain things well

You probably don’t often think about the circulation of your blood, but if you did, and decided to take a … Read More “How to explain things well”

April 9, 2024

How to get outside the bubble

When you’re riding the tiger of your small, amazing business, in the throes of rapid expansion, and especially when you … Read More “How to get outside the bubble”