PPP #62: Don’t skip the boring stuff

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Celebrate the pain Don’t hide your vulnerability when sharing your story. Embrace the struggles, failures, and uncertainty that make us human. They may be uncomfortable to talk about, but they’re the moments that...

PPP #61: You're not the hero

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling You’re not the hero Your brand isn’t the protagonist of your story — your customer is. Put them in the shoes of the hero and focus on how your company can help them...

PPP #60: Complexity demands simplicity

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Accessibility is everything Complexity demands simplicity. Stories can be complicated. It’s your job to make them as accessible as possible. Get rid of the white noise and focus on essential details. (Share this...

PPP #59: Finding balance

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Clear Priorities Conflicting expectations add unnecessary pressure to your team. The solution is simple: make your goals and priorities clear. Review them often and update your team if anything changes. (Share this on...

PPP #58: Beyond the satisfactory

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Push to grow Push your team to go beyond the satisfactory. Challenge them to take ownership of their work and work alongside them to facilitate this process. (Share this on Twitter) Storytelling Stand...

PPP #57: Quickly!

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Debates not arguments Don't avoid conflict. Great leaders encourage healthy disagreements by creating a supportive environment where gossip and passive aggression are shut down, and people feel free to voice their honest opinions....

PPP #56: It's on you

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership It’s on you Taking responsibility is always the best leadership choice. (Share this on Twitter) Storytelling Emotion above all else If your story lacks an emotional core, you have no story. Forget plot...

PPP #55: Be challenged

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Personal Growth Be challenged Genuinely useful information will change you and your actions. Most info we consume doesn't challenge us to act differently. We chew on it like cattle and move on. Stop mindless...

PPP #54: Finding the truth

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Finding the truth Jacob has 100kg of potatoes, which are 99% water. He lets them dry until they are 98% water. What is their new weight? 50kg. A reminder that the truth is...

PPP #53: The hidden trait of effective leadership

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Personal Growth The overblown implications effect “We think people judge us by a single success or failure, but they don’t. If you mess up one meal no one thinks you're a bad chef, and...

PPP #52: Curiosity saved the cat

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Productivity Saving the cat The power of curiosity is undeniable: • Curiosity about yourself leads to self-awareness • Curiosity about ideas leads to learning • Curiosity about others leads to empathy • Curiosity about...

PPP #51: Every step takes practice

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Every step takes practice Sometimes the second draft is worse than the first draft. Revision is a skill — it takes time and practice to learn. (Share this on Twitter) Leadership Don’t pass it...