Phil Lewis

So, today I'm launching a new initiative. It's called The Consultancy Business. And it will offer the instruction, conversation and community that independent consultants need to make a lasting success of consultancy. theconsultancybusiness.com 1/5

Tired of endless change? This week's small change might offer cold comfort - but it's deadly accurate. buff.ly/47UyfPM

Journey put it better than Simon Sinek. buff.ly/3soWbvp

Something that might surprise you (not least given that, if you know me, I can appear at first like something of a dour northerner): our change programmes tend to contain a lot of laughter. Here's why. buff.ly/47aTNr6

On the pointlessness of Pied Piper cosplay (and there's a phrase I bet you never thought you'd see used in a business context), this week's Small Change: buff.ly/3RpjX4G

I loathe British Airways. Utter contempt for passengers. The only business I’ve encountered where the more loyal you are, the worse you’re treated. Conditioned now to expect long delays, terrible food (in business class), rudeness, disinterest, discomfort, and price gouging.

Stop trying to be right, and start listening. This week's Small Change is ninja-level insight for anyone wanting to lead well - although the behaviour required is counterintuitive... buff.ly/3ExOFRH

Confession (well, not really a confession): I love Severance on Apple TV. For once, a truly original show, rich in questions and ideas. Which is sort of wrong in its core assertion. But still. buff.ly/3s8tUJ8

With great power comes etc etc. Which bring me to this week's Small Change: buff.ly/3OJr1aG

If you want change but don't clear the to-do list to enable it, don't expect much change to take place. A blindingly obvious point, but one to which many organisations seem blind. This week's Small Change: buff.ly/44MKj4o

"Let's wait until things get back to normal before getting help with change", say businesspeople everywhere. I am not making this up. I have many conversations that, when you peel them back, have this complete non-sequitur at heart. The antidote: buff.ly/3pZNx5o

@markpollard In my case, 2, 5, 6, 7. Never happier.

Where do strategists go after they leave advertising agencies and a career that I think averages at about ten years' long (inside an agency)? 1. Freelance, consult 2. Stay in professional services 3. Go client-side 4. Become a psychologist 5. Teach 6. Coach 7. Launch a start-up

Enough is enough, really.

I am all for learning from failure. (God knows I've had enough of them.) But I am even more for learning from success. Here's why. buff.ly/3NlGZ8W

Glenda Jackson was remarkable in every sense. I had the absolute privilege of seeing her play King Lear a few years ago. Her performance and that production are seared on my retina. It is a gift to have been able to witness talent of that magnitude.

People are people, which means that people make mistakes. Many businesses talk left and vote right on this subject. They shouldn't. buff.ly/3J3FmeU

No-one ever got out of bed to "create shareholder value". Well, a few psychopaths to one side, perhaps. Behold, this week's Small Change: buff.ly/3MQwtWZ

@PhilippaDunjay What in the name of God is this

Yougov says Happy Pride Month.

@thomas_k_r Pro tip: turn 45 and realise that there might be less in front of you than there is behind you. That somewhat "focuses the mind"

I don't drink. I still like a knees-up. Here's why. buff.ly/3IMM2Ol