Brain writing
I had a head of HR (my bosses boss) who hated the phrase brainstorming, another colleague used to speak of such sessions degenerating...
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My Blog
Once or twice a week I publish an idea, question, insight or reflection. Topics can be inspired by world events, coaching conversations, random thoughts after a workshop, anything!
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Andrew J Calvert
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Free Ice cream
I once went to a client office and found that their employees got free (chocolate chip, double chocolate mint, vanilla, strawberry, rum...
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Andrew J Calvert
Apr 4, 20232 min read
On leadership
I thought being a leader was... well actually I didn't really know much about leadership when I applied for my first leadership role, I...
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Andrew J Calvert
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Progress over Perfection
WE haVE TO get started somewhere and too often we want what eever we create to be perfect, to say what we wnat exacly as we want, and...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 21, 20231 min read
photo shoot
I recently had some publicity shots done for work. You know the drill, a conference room, a photographer, maybe a background, a variety...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 9, 20231 min read
What works for you?
There is so much conflicting advice out there even for something as fundamental as breathing: Focus on breathing in - just let go of the...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Bad Manager Identification Chart
The link to the full article on Inc. com is here and while I don't agree with everything it says it is worth the click and read... Does...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Let's talk Compensation
With a new year, come new targets, stretch goals and a review of compensation. As with everything in leadership in this current normal,...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 17, 20221 min read
All our heroes have flaws
And that's normal. As we learn, as individuals, communities and societies, the best of the previous generation becomes at best the SOP...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Longcuts beat shortcuts (how you get to where you are headed)
A quick story A few years ago I met a retired British Army officer who had (almost) climbed Mount Everest. The tale he told was full of...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 3, 20222 min read
All hands on deck
A few years ago I worked for a large manufacturing company. Every year in March they processed thousands of Annual Reports, Notice and...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 1, 20221 min read
Fourth Quarter check in
As we head into the final fourth of 2022, managers and leaders are likely preparing to have formal 1-1‘s with their direct reports....
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 25, 20221 min read
Wellness
Is more than just collecting data and discussing what to do, then running a webinar with 40% attendance, checking the box and moving on...
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Setting Boundaries (Owning your to do list)
When writing / contemplating your to do list. Divide it into 3 categories Things I have to do Things I want to do, and Things other...
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Brevity is the soul of wit (tl;dr)
I was having coffee with a friend who told me a 3 minute video is too long for him to review - although if it was of his CEO he might...
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Andrew J Calvert
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Right where you are now
This is a really interesting statement, you might agree or disagree and whichever it is I would like you to think about what it means. It...
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Andrew J Calvert
Sep 22, 20221 min read
A Leaders' Safety Briefing
When you get on an aircraft you will likely see a safety briefing. They might be in person, they might be humorous, they could be both....
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Andrew J Calvert
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Walking up the down escalator
When you finish your full time education and get your first job, you realize how much you need to learn. When you get your first...
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Andrew J Calvert
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Giving the gift of (a pleasant) surprise
A random act of kindness and encouragement can have echoes that last a lifetime. Last night as I was sitting in my living room reading,...
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