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Complexity (No. 4 in the VUCA series; #0013)

Complexity. What it is (and what not). Why that matters (particularly now). What might make it particularly challenging for us business lawyers. And some practical ways to deal with all that in real…

"U" for Uncertainty (No. 3 in the VUCA series; #0012)

VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) is an attempt to describe the modern landscape. Coined in the mid-eighties, it came to prominence right at the end of the cold war. By now it has…

A lot of change, quickly - volatility and its impact on our work (No. 2 in the VUCA series; #0011)

There is a lot of talk about volatility. Whether in the context of VUCA or otherwise. And yet, it does not always seem to be clear what that term really means. Whether it is actually problematic. And…

Resetting Normal (No. 1 In The VUCA Series; #0010)

Things change. A lot. This four-letter term helps to move forward.

Words and Posture (#0009)

The words we use matter. For our counterparts as well as for ourselves and the posture we assume.

The Equal-Worries Rule of Thumb (#0008)

A helpful heuristic to calibrate behavior when faced with a power differential.

Three famous words 100 years later (#0007)

In 1923 George Mallory said three words that were called "the most famous words in climbing". More than 100 years they continue to be relevant far beyond climbing and mountaineering and serve as a…

My Foundational Dozen (#0006)

12 foundational thoughts and ideas I come back to time and time again. Like a reference manual. Or an operating system. When I stay aligned to them, things tend to go fine. If not, not.

No more "adding value" (#0005)

"Adding value" is right at the top of BS bingo for corporate communication. This is about that. And an alternative.

Possibilities and a Love Story (#0004)

This is about a plan going totally wrong. About first principles thinking leading to unexpected possibilities. About the power of a good book. And about a love story. To find out more about me and…

Are lawyers "different"? And - does it matter? (#0003)

Lawyers are often said to be "different". This episode inquires, why and in which may there might actually be truth to that statement. And, as importantly, why understanding the background is of huge…

On "Justified Frustration" (#0002)

Finally Starting (#0001)

Sometimes we want to do something. And yet we don't do it. That is frustrating and can suck the life out of the day. Here is an approach to get going. Not pretty. But maybe it'll work.