Aim to always do better, just better on every turn, however small - just 1% could unlock 99% across “99 other” people.

Looking forward to this conference on sustainable school design. climate-design.org/post/invitatio… Enabel in Uganda

The best way to forgive, is to do so without commitment to doing it, rather in oblivion - like a child.

Decisions are either influenced or led. But, they must be taken. We’ve no control over the outcome. However, we e’ve control over shaping the impact. Humility allows us to learn from it all. Grace prepares us for how we respond. Knowing (even more) adds value to it all.

Over fellowship, a prominent Rotarian reflected on what democracy perhaps should be in especially developing contexts - a peace of mind, a presence of hope, a sense of collective identity, a recognition of dignity. Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga RCKV

There are 3 types of workplace needs - human resource, capacity and values.The first two are relatively easier to provide.The third though,is where the gap often is.Yet,without values,the first two are called into question.

Positive/ Transformative change (however little) is driven by a few factors key of which include: uncompromising standards or values, gut, resolve, trust and opportunity.

Trust is easily the best gift you can give - trust to: be, learn, grow, express, do, …

A colleague of mine shared that for 10min this morning, they stood perplexed, watching kids being caned for arriving late for school. I recall how we too were caned whenever we arrived late - note, about 20 of us were always dropped off every morning. 🫤

Life: be genuine about your view of it in general and people in particular; then, passionate about the things within your control, plus; remorseful in err.

Well rounded leaders integrate at least 3 things: managing people effectively, empowering people and building things (or systems).

Viggo Mortensen "One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. … go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. … if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress."

Change, the kind that spurs intentional growth and development is like chess. Rather than return to a pristine untouched board, you only need to be able to move one piece - whether you know how to play chess or not, all it takes is one piece.

Architecture and architects have to deal with: 1. Everyone else believing they’re qualified to architect (as a verb). 2. Many who equate the value of architecture/ the architect to merely drawing - and with tech (and AI), it should be quite simple, even cheap(er).

There’s something special about sport, especially if you played or facilitated one - it’s not only nurturing of a competitive and aspirational spirit but phrases like “good job”, “try again” (I’m right here for you) are such enduring values in life and the workplace.

When it comes to taste and genuine care (perfection is a journey), I miss it in our coffee and our hospitality when I’m away from home. #SmellTheCoffee

One sure way of promoting silence is the absence of communication or poor communication altogether. Key attributes of communication include: timeliness, acknowledgment and useful feedback.

The architecture (the building and how well it works) is a very key contributor to business promise and sustainability. Location of course and management or customer experience are others. Neither though, thrives in isolation.

Clear and consistent communication are often a test of your true character and competence. You’ve to care enough to actually realise it. At institutional level it frames a culture while at individual level it could potentially nurture charisma.