Fall Down Seven Times: On Resilience, Perspective, and Standing Again
A short essay on resilience — not as grit or motivation, but as perspective, recovery, and the quiet practice of standing up one more time.
Rob Lambert
The Rhythm of a Business
Every organisation has a rhythm — a cadence shaped by meetings, work cycles, and human energy. This essay explores why noticing that rhythm matters, and how losing it quietly erodes focus, flow, and meaning at work.
The Impact Ladder: How Communication Scales Influence, Creativity, and Reward
Most careers don’t stall because of lack of effort, but because impact fails to scale. This essay explores a simple ladder of contribution, leadership, systems thinking, and creativity — and why communication sits at the centre of them all.
Portfolio Thinking: Connecting Investment, Work, and Value
Many organisations are busy but stalled. This essay explores why work and value drift apart — and how portfolio thinking restores clarity between investment, effort, and outcomes.
Theories at Work: Which One Actually Helps?
Work is shaped by theories — often without us realising it. This essay explores why the question isn’t whether we need theories at work, but whether the ones we’re using are actually helping.
There Are Always Three Sides to a Story
In leadership, opinion often masquerades as truth. This essay explores why evidence matters, how culture hides reality, and why good leadership begins with finding what actually happened.
The Difference Between Making a Choice and Making a Decision
This essay explores the difference between choosing and deciding — and why commitment creates momentum.