Perform Well

Perform Well

What does it mean to perform well? Whether it's to succeed as a student, advance your career, or make money, you'll find guidance on it all here.
Dec
27
Crowds of runners at the London Marathon

The Triumph of the 2013 London Marathon

And not just because I beat an Olympic medalist and a former European champion (although I did)
5 min read
Dec
20
Sculpture of a narrow head, roughly hewn

We Have Every Right to Be Furious About AI-Detection

OpenAI has a 99.9% reliable method to detect text generated by ChatGPT but never released it
3 min read
Dec
13
Large sculpture of a face, presented as a mask

Being Interesting Means You’ll Attract Controversy

By contrast, courting controversy is no guarantee of being interesting. Many controversial stories are not interesting
3 min read
Nov
29
Graffiti of two heads, one saying "Shall we boykott the rent?" and the other answering "Yeah good idea"

What Kind of Person Argues With the Boss?

Three reasons why arguing with the boss is a terrible idea - and tips for how to prevail nonetheless
3 min read
Nov
15
A beautiful modernist house at night, glowing from internal lights

My Utterly Romantic Idea of Work

Understanding the beauty of a job well done … and well paid for
3 min read
Nov
08
This Is Most Senior Leaders’ Single Biggest Weakness

This Is Most Senior Leaders’ Single Biggest Weakness

If you are serving in a C-suite role (or aspire to one), today’s advice is something you probably haven’t considered
4 min read
Oct
04
Two stainless steel elevator doors on a shiny metal wall

You Can't Buy Accountability

And that's why it's so sought after in companies
4 min read
Sep
20
A straight city street going up a hill, with a painting of a twisting eel down the middle of the street

Effectiveness Can Drive So Much More Than Thriving at Work

A simple guide to accompany you on your way to a successful career and a happy life
8 min read
Sep
06
Abstract painting of colored lines and grayscale lines arranged in a complex geometric pattern.

Failure Hidden in Plain Sight

Women are well-represented in the law, or so it seems. Digging deeper reveals some shocking gaps
4 min read
Jul
19
Store sign reading Prescriptions, DRUGS, Soda and Cigars.

If We Are What We Eat, Be Worried

We seem indifferent to the impact of the ideas we consume because we assume we can control what we think
4 min read