Category: Weird Wisdom
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Emotions Are Data Too: Why We Need to Stop Dismissing Them
Somewhere along the way, workplaces decided emotions were a problem to manage instead of information to understand. BUT, The emotion is the data. What we call “emotional” is often the first signal of a deeper issue Frustration usually shows up…
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The Data Myth: How Metrics Are Distorting Workplace Reality
Most people treat “data” and “metrics” as the same thing. They’re not. And the confusion isn’t harmless. It’s often a handy way to shut down anything that feels human, qualitative, emotional, or uncomfortable. Data is everything you collect. The numbers…
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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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Preparing New Starters for the Workplaces We Have Now
Skills new workers need for the human side of work Every year school leavers and graduates step into their first real workplaces. Many arrive with strong grades and technical ability. Yet more and more organisations are noticing the same pattern.…
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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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When Recognition Misses the Mark: How Weird Wisdom® Bridges the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Impact
A recent survey shared by HCAMag shows a big gap in how recognition is experienced at work. Many employers believe they praise their people regularly. Most employees disagree. The numbers tell the story. Seventy one percent of employers say they…
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The Courage to Challenge
When faced with mounting environmental concerns, Patagonia challenged the traditional business mindset of profit above all else. They reinvented their brand by prioritizing sustainability, even encouraging customers to buy less. Their courage to challenge industry norms turned purpose into profit…
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Why I No Longer Join Committees and Boards (And Why That’s Okay)
There is something interesting that happens when you stop volunteering for things people expect you to say yes to. Some people nod and accept it. Others accept it with a sigh. A few keep circling back the next year as…
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Leadership Without Permission: How Influence Actually Works
There is a long history of treating leadership like a rare prize. Something handed out sparingly. Something you earn only after years of proving yourself. Something that lives in certain offices or comes with certain titles. It is one of…
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Big, Bold, Bright, Shiny
There’s a strange pressure these days to make everything look bigger than it is. Big plans. Big launches. Big energy. Big declarations about how this year, month, or week will finally change everything. It’s addictive. And it’s distracting. Because while…
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