I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
There are super powers that will make you a lot more effective as a lobbyist. They are: Being likeable. Being clear: both in writing and speaking. Two of the most effective officials I’ve seen first hand, Ludwig Kramer and Bjorn Hansen, from DG Environment had it. They were both pleasant and decent people. It resonated … Read more
In the quest for narrow expertise, many lobbyists have lost the ability to scramble out of their deep policy silo. Too many are unable to connect the policy dots that will impact them (their issue/clients) that come from outside their world. And, too often, they are simply unable to speak a language that anyone outside … Read more
Simon Terwagne prepared this visual for a recent talk at the ULB. It mirrors the journey that anyone who seeks to develop mastery of their craft. The parallel’s to George Leonard’s Mastery are striking. The path to excellence is told by many. Steven Kotler’s Gnar Country, and Anders Ericsson’s The Road to Excellence. … Read more
I am struck that the best way to know the real intentions of a politician is to see how they vote on the issue, rather how they said they will vote on the issue, or how they said they voted on the issue. I’m struck how some politicians will tell you one thing, and do … Read more