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The meeting moved on. Someone named the problem, proposed the solution, and the room agreed. Six months later, it turns out you were right. On developing curiosity as a practice — whether anyone listens or not.

Meeting Notes is Cultivated's weekly letter — Sent Sunday, also in the members' archive. This week: Thinking about the conditions that make creative work inevitable.

We use the word idea casually. But it traces back to a Greek verb meaning to see — and that changes how we understand what ideas actually are, and where they come from.

He appeared from the site office as I walked onto the lot. My verdict arrived before he'd opened his mouth. First impressions really are made in an instant — and the research on how to influence them is worth knowing

Meeting Notes is Cultivated's weekly letter — Sent Sunday, also in the members' archive. This week: Restoring hope, spirit and belief in work.

A practical breakdown of the Lion, T-Rex, Mouse and Monkey communication styles—and how to adapt your behaviour for clearer, more effective communication at work.

Meeting Notes is Cultivated's weekly letter — Sent Sunday, also in the members' archive. This week: Writing letters, impact and noise.

The meeting ends. People file out. Nobody lingers. There is no laughter, no side conversation that runs a minute too long — just movement from one room to the next. Experienced leaders notice it before they can name it.

Meeting Notes is Cultivated's weekly letter — Sent Sunday, also in the members' archive. This week: Revisiting the ratio of adding value, or auditing those who do.