Category: Weird Wisdom
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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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Diversity of Thought in the Media #1
Diversity of Thought has been everywhere in the media this past week, though no one’s actually called it that. Last Wednesday, The Australian quoted Deakin University Vice Chancellor Iain Martin, ‘it our duty to make students ready for challenging ideas…
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Employee Value Differential
Diversity of Thought; the next thing organisations are overlooking. Many organisations say they value difference, yet most still recruit, promote, and plan in ways that reward similarity. The result? Leaders stuck dealing with the same issues on repeat; conflict, turnover,…
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Evolve Your Thinking
Innovation doesn’t come from playing safe. It comes from questioning assumptions, experimenting, and daring to try the unexpected. Ready to evolve your team’s thinking?
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Written by a Human
Mmmmmm?????? AI detectors? How valid are their scores? I am questioning them. I’ve been doing a lot of writing. Now, I write long hand because I struggle to get first thoughts down using a computer. Then I jump on and…
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Seeds of Success
During a team meeting, one new team member suggested an idea everyone initially laughed at. Instead of dismissing it, the leader asked, ‘What if?’ That ‘weird’ idea went through some iterations before becoming the foundation of a new product line that…
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What Were You Thinking?
Late yesterday afternoon I sent my book to Dean Publishing & Production for the first “what were you thinking” edit. While a long way to go before its available this was an important milestone for me. A reminder that every…
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Break Free
Breaking free from old patterns isn’t just about being different; it’s about unlocking fresh possibilities. Teams that dare to stretch the box don’t just innovate; they own the process, stay engaged, and build momentum. That’s the unconventional edge of Weird…
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The Cost of Conventional Wisdom
The Cost of Conventional Wisdom When organizations stick to the “safe” path:🚫 Innovation slows🚫 Talent disengages🚫 Opportunities pass by The cost of playing safe is often higher than the cost of trying and failing. How is conventional wisdom costing your…
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The Weird Wisdom® Shift
Most organizations talk about wanting innovation. But here’s the paradox: you can’t get there with the same thinking that built the status quo. That’s where Weird Wisdom®️ at Work comes in. It’s not about throwing away structure or breaking every…
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