by Rob Malcolm | Apr 4, 2026 | Articles
You’ve probably sensed it — that subtle shift where progress begins to feel hollow. Technology has made life faster and more convenient, yet somehow less human. The familiar exchanges that once built trust and belonging—a smile and quick chat at the checkout, a shared...
by Rob Malcolm | Mar 5, 2026 | Articles
Socrates and the Myth of “Critical Thinking Rules” Many modern leadership graphics attribute lists of “critical thinking rules” to Socrates. These lists often include useful ideas such as defining terms, questioning assumptions, and testing reasoning. However, they...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 11, 2026 | Articles
(An Argyris-aware view of coherence, learning, and leadership) Purpose This note explains why large-scale reform often fails despite strong evidence, moral clarity, and broad agreement — and what transformational leadership needs to do differently. Islands of...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 8, 2026 | Articles
Adaptive Capacity Adaptive capacity is simply the ability to sense, learn, and adjust creatively to change — without losing integrity, purpose, or hope. It’s built on knowledge. It utilises thinking Skills and tools. It...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 7, 2026 | Articles
Every so often, an old idea shakes the walls. This week, my windows were literally rattling as I rediscovered the work of Ralph D. Stacey, a key influencer from more than a decade ago. Rereading his words, I realised how deeply they still resonate — not as nostalgia,...