Reframes!
Memos written for thinkers Nov 2025 -
Reframe! #10
1/ NOTICE A post by Damian Hughes highlights how easy it is to jump into conversations without considering the role your partner wants. Here’s the part that made me think differently: Before every conversation, ask yourself:Is this a hear, hug, or help conversation? Do they need to be
Reframe! #9
1/ NOTICE Snowdrops and gratitude. As we head toward the end of January I notice the first snowdrops are up in the garden. These flowers always bring a smile to my face. Did you know the flowers are white because, according to folklore, the snow shared its color as a
Reframe! #8
1/ NOTICE Everywhere - people with their heads bent down, handing over their lives to a wretched phone. I wrote about this on LinkedIn. Some people took notice and took action. You still have time. Read: What if you ditched the phone for a real-world activity? 2/ TRY Why I
Reframe! #7
1/ NOTICE This is very cool. A digital map which shows an outline of infrastructure networks across Europe and beyond. Zoom in.
Reframe! #6
1/ Notice "Make each day your masterpiece." John Wooden's quote. Basketball coach with 10 NCAA national championships. Most read it, nod, forget it. But, can you actually define what makes your day a masterpiece?
Reframe! #5
1/ NOTICE Have you created your personal manifesto yet? Over the last few weeks I’ve been haunted by the idea of putting pen to paper …to write a personal manifesto. It started when I read this LinkedIn post, then this one.
Reframe! #4
1/ NOTICE If your LinkedIn disappeared tomorrow, would your followers care? IMG (the global sports marketing agency) released their 2026 digital trends report. Key finding: "The more time passes, the less interest fans have in hearing from institutions. Fans follow people." So, if you want followers who care,
Reframe! #3
1/ NOTICE What would change if empathy wasn’t a soft skill, but a systemised advantage? Some people don’t struggle with empathy because they don’t care - they struggle because they rely on logic more than emotional nuance. They can’t always “read the room,” and that cr
Reframe! #2
1/ NOTICE What’s the difference between those who talk a big game and those who deliver? A consultancy founder called me last month. We talked about what she wanted to build next. The conversation meandered through a new offering, different clients, better structure. The energy was there, but something
Reframe! #1
1/ Notice Achieving a stretch goal creates momentum. I've noticed this pattern in my own life: Set a challenging goal. First attempt, make some progress. That success makes me more likely to try again. Second attempt, I might actually succeed. If I do then the third time I