Rosemary Goodwin

"human skills"—curiosity, stakeholder management, and interpersonal dynamics.

There is a market correction toward uniquely human capabilities.

Does the world happen to you, or do you happen to the world?

Most people wait for permission to solve problems. The subtle message they send is "Tell me what to do." The world happens to them.

High agency people are different. They care. And because they care, they solve problems without being told. They happen to the world.

High agency people act

Just as the westward expansion of Europeans in North America eventually hit the Pacific Ocean, sooner or later we have to settle in and make where we are better, not relentlessly head west.

Not only do we lose access to our data and our social graph, we lose particular skills and the ability to pass them on to others. The new architects don’t know what we did, and since we’re often starting over, we reproduce past mistakes.

Without disagreement, people and teams don’t make progress. Learning that can be a life-changer for those frightened by debate.

"Tennis is a sport that offers the perfect combination of competition and camaraderie, allowing players to form bonds that last a lifetime."

— Roger Federer

"Tennis is a social sport that encourages teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendship. It's a great way to stay active, healthy, and connected with others."

— Rafael Nadal

All that remains is what people did.

Not what they believed.

Just what they did.

When compassion is easy, it’s not compassion - it’s image management.

Solidarity in good times is PR. Solidarity when everything’s falling apart? That’s commitment.

Growth is valued more than perfection.

Courage lies not in pretending to know everything, but in being willing to rethink.

Watch without rushing to judgment, to gather data rather than pounce on mistakes, and to cultivate patience until the fuller picture becomes clear. Observation done well creates the foundation for trust and insight.