Category: Diversity of Thought
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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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Flip The Problem
Imagine a team stuck in analysis paralysis. Instead of following the same decision-making framework, the leader says: ‘Let’s flip the problem—what would happen if we did the opposite?’ That unconventional exercise sparks a new path forward.” Weird Wisdom® means daring…
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Stretch-the-Box Thinking
Stretching-the-box thinking might feel risky—but it’s often the bridge to breakthrough success. What’s your favorite example of a ‘weird’ idea that worked?
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Explore The Unconventional
Want to know if your organization is truly unconventional? Look for these signs. They’re some of the foundation of creative, resilient, and forward-thinking cultures. Which of these signs is most alive in your team?
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Do We Need Another Label?
Not everything needs a label, especially you. There’s a new word doing the rounds: “otrovert.” It’s meant to describe people who sit somewhere between introvert and extrovert; those who adapt depending on the situation. Interesting idea, for sure. The moment…
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Blind Spots
Best practices can help—but they can also create blind spots. Weird Wisdom® invites us to question what’s considered ‘the norm’ and stretch beyond it.
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