Category: Diversity of Thought
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The Strategic Advantage Hidden in Contradiction
Many workplaces treat contradiction like a problem. People avoid it. Teams rush past it. The moment anything feels out of sync, everyone tries to tidy it up and move on. Here is the thing few say out loud. Contradiction is…
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Filters vs Bias: Why the Difference Matters for Modern Workplaces
What is the difference between a filter and a bias? Here is a simple way to think about it: A filter is how you take in the world.A bias is how you judge the world. Filters These are shaped by…
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The Six Words That Terrify Most Workplaces
There is a question that terrifies some workplaces more than any budget cut or policy change. It is only six words long, yet it has the power to expose habits, unsettle comfort zones and shine a light on thinking that…
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Global Speakers Summit
I’ll be Speaking at this event in Cairns in March 2026. Early Bird registration closes 1 December 2025, a perfect incentive for you to get in early and join me.
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Test your Assumptions
You can’t celebrate diversity without embracing discomfort. It is part of the deal. When people bring different experiences, ideas, and lived realities into a conversation, it will stretch you. It will challenge what you thought you knew. It might feel…
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Stretch
Progress lives in the discomfort of challenging norms. Real growth begins when we stretch our comfort zones and question what’s familiar. That’s where the Weird Wisdom® mindset thrives. Ready to lead with curiosity? Join one of my Weird Wisdom® sessions.
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Highs and Lows
We tend to chase the highs and dread the lows, but here’s a thought: both can be imposters. The highs can make us overconfident, blind us to warning signs, or make us think we’re “there” when there’s more to learn.…
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Weird Wisdom Principles in Action
Weird Wisdom® at Work thrives when organizations dare to stretch the box. These principles aren’t just abstract ideas—they’re daily practices that unlock creativity, fuel resilience, and empower teams to innovate with confidence. When everyone embraces them, unconventional thinking becomes a…
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Diversity of Thought in the Media #3
This week it was the turn of Australian National University’s interim Vice Chancellor, Professor Rebekah Brown, who was reported as saying that “students were afraid to express divergent opinions in tutorials due to Cancel Culture.” Now, ‘Cancel Culture’ isn’t anything…
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Diversity of Thought in the Media #2
Every now and then you come across a line that just lands. In a Forbes article by Lindsey Darvin, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Falk College of Sport, Disney’s President of Global Advertising, Rita Ferro, said, “Diversity of Thought…
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