Laurent Manes-Murphy’s Post

New day and feedback 🙏 Back when I worked in the restaurant industry, I used to think: - If even one person in the team needs it, it’s worth doing - If it can make one person feel better, happier, work easier, or save even 30 minutes a week on a task, it’s worth doing Because sometimes one person speaks up, but 10 others might feel the same way and not have the courage to say it out loud for their own reasons. Yesterday was one of those days where I felt like giving up, driving home thinking: why am I here? what am I doing? what value am I bringing? But today, I came in, and 5 people told me how much they appreciated my ideas (some brought cheerful gifts 😋 ), how no one in the company had ever done this before, and how, even though it’s scary, they want to try, change, and improve. I leave this here as a reminder to myself 🫣 Thank you to my colleagues, team for willing to embrace change, even when it’s scary 🤍

As the year draws to a close, I'm taking a moment to reflect on the professional journey we've all navigated in 2024. The end of the year presents a unique opportunity to pause, assess, and strategically plan for the future. For me, I listed out the big areas of my life, including work, relationships, health, etc. and worked out what were some wins, and some reflections. One theme I’ve heard through the second half of is year is how tired people are feeling. And with good reason! Now is the perfect time to conduct a thoughtful professional review. Rather than waiting until you're back from the holidays—when the New Year's momentum has already begun—take proactive steps now to set yourself up for success. This means carefully documenting your achievements, identifying key learnings, and mapping out your professional development goals for the coming year, and those for your team. For in-house legal leaders looking to optimise their team's performance or seeking strategic guidance, the Juno Legal team is ready to support you. If you don’t want to end up feeling exhausted again, what do you need to change? "Future you" will thank you for it! 😊 💕

I have not posted on here for a while but I am going to start to alot more about technology, consulting, sports, leadership and business as these are all things I am hugely passionate about and love connecting with awesome people about. A little Update ⌨️ I set myself a challenge to try and connect with someone new every week and it has blown my mind to how many people I have been able to connect with from around the🌏 the past 4️⃣weeks. I have connected with over 20 people online and in person working from many different parts of the world and varying industries from VC’s, start ups, sports industry leaders, business leaders, individual contributors. So why am I writing this ? I want to say THANK YOU! To all of you as you are totally awesome as people and within your respected fields at what you do! Some lessons as I have reflected: 1. It’s really allowed me to open up my 👀 and 🧠to new things 2. It’s made me👂and change my bias 3. It’s made me really reflect on a few things to a deeper level 4. It’s challenged me to communicate better and more specifically in these conversations 5. It’s made me ask better questions 6 I have loved meeting these new people and it’s give me energy and positivity! But I think the biggest thing is we get pulled into many things as we work and get into the day to day. We only know what we know and the people around us only know what they know. So by going outside your comfort zone and connecting with people you might not know or would normally - it simply grows you very quickly! Advice to everyone go and connect with people use the technology we have as it is better than ever! Anyone looking to connect and chat im more than open to grabbing a coffee and letting the convo flow! Have a great week people 🤛🙌👏🫶

Thank you everyone for the kind job anniversary wishes. How time flies. A year ago, after 30+ years in global/regional hi tech industry, I was determined that as a last Corporate move, I should give it a go by stretching myself to see how transferable my HR skills would be by joining a different industry that I was always curious about. By no measure it was a mid-life crisis which flared up overnight, but to say that a liminal state did not exist would been untrue. Afterall, the span of most previous jobs I held were between 7-12 years and so changing a job took a lot of courage and energy. Thankfully, SUTD's ambitions are also about Technology, Design and AI and so whilst I did change the industry I was in, effectively I was still in a high tech sector/domain which I was always proud to belong to. All said, the 4 things which I enjoyed most when making this job change and its transition was the opportunity to practice competence in the following: (1)  Leave my assumptions at the door -  ask and don’t assume; respond and not react (2)  Listen, select and build -  reconsider and build shared mindset (3)  “Tame my advice monster” (Michael Bungay) -  simply because I don’t have the answers all the time! (4)  Balance inquiry vs advocacy - staying curious and seeking information and new perspectives for a specific course of action helps promote change more effectively To all those who are in the midst of changing jobs or work industry, trying the above can be liberating and unlock a new you! Good luck.

When individuals presented with an excessive number of options, the decision-making process becomes more difficult, leading to stress, indecision, or dissatisfaction. While we assume that more choice leads to greater freedom and happiness, in reality, it often leads to frustration and a sense of being overwhelmed. This idea, often associated with psychologist Barry Schwartz's Paradox of Choice, a concept from his 2004 book where he suggests that: 1) More options increase cognitive load, making it harder to evaluate and compare choices. 2) Fear of making the wrong decision grows, leading to decision paralysis or regret. 3) Satisfaction decreases, as people may second-guess their choice or feel they could have chosen better. To combat the paradox, Schwartz suggests: 1) Limiting choices where possible. 2) Being content with "good enough" decisions instead of seeking perfection (embracing the "satisficer" mindset). 3) Focusing on what truly matters rather than obsessing over trivial details. Very good story indeed Simon Sinek. Thank you for sharing.

🌟 Finding Silver Linings 🌟 After 12+ incredible years at VMware, my journey took an unexpected turn when Broadcom acquired the company. It felt like being asked to "take out the trash when you're leaving" – a bit abrupt, but I understand it's just part of the business. However, amidst the uncertainty, I've found myself embracing new opportunities and experiences. Here's a glimpse into what the post-layoff period has brought into my life: 💪 Prioritizing Health: I decided to invest in myself and signed up with a personal trainer. The result? I've been hitting the gym nearly every day and feeling healthier than ever before. 📚 Embracing Learning: With more time on my hands, I dove into books on leadership, coaching, and personal motivation. It's been an enlightening journey of self-discovery and growth. 🤔 Reflecting on Values and Goals: This transition has allowed me to pause and reflect on what truly matters to me and where I see myself heading in the future. It's been a valuable period of introspection. 🤝 Empathy for Others: I've gained a newfound respect for others facing similar situations. In today's challenging job market, with economic regression and global uncertainties like the conflict in Ukraine, it's more important than ever to support one another. 🎓 Learning from Experience: The job hunt has been a learning curve in itself. From countless interviews to preparation sessions, I've gained invaluable insights and skills along the way. In the end, I'm reminded of the saying, "Something good always comes from something bad." I'm eagerly looking forward to what the future holds and the opportunities that await. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this journey. Your encouragement means the world to me. I could end this by thanking everyone building by best career move ever at VMware.. but all of you already know how much of a family you already are and will aways be in my heart! ❤️

I'm at a career inflexion point, for the first time in quite a while. 3 years ago, I joined Watertight Marketing as MD, running the business and working with clients to transform their marketing into a core capability. That followed 12 years of consultancy work, so it was itself a bit of a pivot. Following the decision to scale things back, it’s time for pastures new. There’s no doubt the last three years have been a career high point working with brilliant Bryony Thomas and using and applying the fabulous Watertight tools with clients to great effect. It’s helped me develop know-how and experience I wouldn’t otherwise have had, and honed skills that will stand me in excellent stead. Looking back over my career I’ve been fortunate in having had the opportunity to work in a variety of roles whether in-house or as a consultant. I’ve shaped strategy, values and purpose, built brands, championed the customer voice, developed teams, empowered marketers, mentored and coached business leaders, ensured smooth operations, created plans and made them a reality, delivered strategic projects, supported mergers and facilitated change. I’m proud of many things I’ve achieved, but one of the things that is closest to my heart is this. The work I’ve done has had a big impact. I’ve also learned a lot; a curious mind and growth mindset has been key to that. It feels like the start of the next phase of my career. Part 1 was in-house employment, learning and developing my thinking. Part 2 was consulting and working with brilliant businesses to support their growth. Part 3 will emerge over the next little while. So, what is next? I’m already thinking about new adventures. I’m excited about those possibilities and am looking forward to bringing all my experience and learning to whatever comes next. The next few months I'm busy with some strategic consultancy work. Beyond that I’m looking to work with a visionary CEO and senior leadership team of a growing business. What form that takes… who knows! Thank you to those who've already shared their thoughts and given their support. Do let me know if any introductions or opportunities come to mind. 🙏

If We Fall Down, We Rise Again with Inclusive Leaders who Embrace Unity. 🆖❇️ In the face of challenges and setbacks, it's not failure that defines us, but how we rise again. After tough moments of floods in Spain, this was the best action of unity. 🆖❇️The power to rebuild and grow lies in the hands of inclusive leaders who champion unity, diversity, and collaboration. 🆖❇️ When we focus on inclusive leadership, we create environments where everyone's voice is heard, and every individual feels empowered to contribute their unique strengths. 🆖❇️When adversity strikes, inclusive leaders don't just guide-they inspire their teams to persevere, fostering a culture of resilience and collective strength. 🆖❇️The true essence of leadership is not about avoiding failure but about embracing it as a stepping stone. 🆖❇️Inclusive leaders know that diversity of thought and experience is a catalyst for innovation and problem-solving. 🆖❇️By uniting people from all backgrounds, they transform challenges into opportunities for growth and improvement. 🆖❇️When we fall, we don't fall alone. With inclusive leadership at the forefront, we rise together-stronger, smarter, and more united than ever before. 🆖❇️These leaders lead with empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment to equality, reminding us that the greatest achievements are built through 🆖❇️In times of difficulty, it's this unity that helps us bounce back, thrive, and move forward-better and stronger than ever. 🆖❇️Let's practice being human first, to Rise with unity, with Inclusive Leadership. WHAT DO YOU THINK? 🪶Sending lovingly blessings Happy, Healthy, Hopeful day, Let's make our world a better place.. May God protect and help all of our friends who strugle with flood in Spain and in all countries around the globe. I LOVE & APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU 🦚🌞🌾🍁🍁🌝🌹🌹

What’s your fav accomplishment? What’s your least fav chore? My son’s school sent these questions (+ 18 more) home to answer about our kids and see how well we know them—as part of their health unit. We turned it into a family exercise to all answer about each other because I personally feel it’s also important for kids to learn to listen and get to know their parents. I asked them the 2nd question and they were like ooooh your LEAST favorite chore? Ooooh I don’t know. I said I do it almost every night. They said: read? Me: Nope I love reading. Before that. I do it after work. For you. Them: After work? For us? They guessed eventually lol. It’s cooking. I’m so over cooking. Moms do like a billion things and many feel thankless. You know who else does a whole bunch of thankless things? CEOs. Thank you to mine—Stacy Havener for: Leading Encouraging Investing in Profit sharing Learning Pivoting Losing sleep (And that’s just your average Wednesday) (Often thankless) traits of good leaders of a firm and a family. You’re both. 💖