It doesn’t get better than being on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Thanks to my friends at the UK Institute of Directors, I was the keynote speaker at their annual conference. The set from Pink Floyd’s Dave Gilmour was still rigged as a bevy of business and political leaders ruminated – confidently and optimistically – about post-Brexit Britain. A great day. My brief: 20 Shots in 20 Minutes.
1. We live in a VUCA World
- Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & Ambiguous
2. Turn the world SUPER VUCA
- Vibrant, Unreal, Crazy & Astounding
3. It all starts with Purpose
4. Revolution starts with Language
5. Create the Dream
6. Burnish your ABCs
- Ambition, Belief & Courage
7. Become an Ideas Hothouse
8. [IQ+EQ+TQ+BQ] CQ
9. Build the Four Pillars
- Responsibility / Recognition / Learning / Joy
10. Lead with Soft Power
11. Reward Collaborate, Connect & Create
12. Advance True Diversity
13. Fail Fast, Learn Fast, Fix Fast
14. Believe in the Four Agreements (Ruiz)
- Be Impeccable with your Word
- Don’t Take Anything Personally
- Don’t Make Assumptions
- Always Do Your Best
15. Bleed for the Jersey
16. Live your life in 3D
- Discipline. Desire. Determination
17. Find your Edge
18. Become a Lovemark
19. Add Mystery, Sensuality & Intimacy
20. Win with Emotion
More to come, particularly on my Purpose for New Britain.
