The Hobbit Leadership Blog
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Mortality, Meaning, and Making It Count
A story that made me want to both laugh and ugly-cry in the peanut butter aisle. Wallace Price Had to Die to Learn to Live—What About Us?
Steal the Playbook Used By the Most Powerful People in the World
Using the playbook of the powerful to dismantle the ruling class.
Our Inability to Focus is More Dangerous Than You Think
We have a focus problem and it’s more than any one individual’s ability to concentrate. This is a national crisis.
Cracks in the Curtain: Leadership Lessons from 1989
While not a perfect leader by any stretch (who is?), Václav Havel is a great example of a generative leader. He shows us how to leverage power (even when it’s not much power) for collective action.
On Finding Your Shire
The Mongolian word голомт (golomt) conveys a profound sense of home that transcends a mere physical space—it’s about people, heritage, and the ties that make a place yours. What does it mean to find your 'Shire,' a haven that embodies comfort, purpose, and belonging?
When Should You Declare Bankruptcy? (On Your Email!)
This has nothing to do with money. When should you declare email bankruptcy? Are there other options? It’s all here.
The Significance of 1948
Since 1948 we’ve been in the Information Age. More than ever, we need more than information.
Clear your Inbox (The Easy Way)
The evolution of David Allan and GTD, from those chaotic days of 2002 to regularly getting to inbox zero in 2023. Here’s you can get there without having to wait for another 20 years.
A Hobbit Habit: How to Read More Books in 2023
Are you reader? You can become one! Create a reading habit by following these simple steps.
Year End Book List: 6 Books You Should Read Before January 1st
Even if you have not been reading much this year, you can finish the year strong with these 6 (relatively) easy to read books.
How to Stay Out of Ditches (and what to do if you're already in one)
Sometimes we just need some help getting out of the ditch.
Stop Begging For More: 3 Business Principles for NonProfit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations must use business tools to survive and serve with excellence. Here are three principles to boost nonprofit organizations out of a poverty mindset.
Three Management Styles to Avoid
When combating toxic leadership, there are three common manage styles to avoid.
Are You a Toxic Leader?
Many leaders are toxic. Here’s the frightening thing: Their toxicity is invisible. Here are signs you should reading to see if you are possibly a toxic leader.
To Move Fast, Slow Down
Life is insane. There is a counterintuitive way to approach it. Stop trying to keep up.
The Thinnest Thread
Momento Mori. Embrace sober reminders and love well while working on what matters.
3 Essentials for Every Healthy Organization
Every organization everywhere must have these three things.
Space Pens and Simple Solutions
Most of the time simple is the best solution. Unless it’s not…
Mid-Life Career Change and Being a Beginner Again
Mid-life career change is tough — but it’s not about throwing away everything you know and starting over.