Being an Italian expat is a bit of a laugh, but there’s one question that follows me like a bad hangover: “Luigi, mate, what’s the big deal with pineapple on pizza? Why can’t we just have it?” Most people think they’re asking about a topping, but for me, this is the ultimate entry point into the world of Design Governance. They’re asking why I care about Excellence. They’re asking why I have the bollocks to protect a standard when everyone else is happy to settle for a mess. To me, that pineapple isn’t just a fruit—it’s a direct threat to the very logic of how the design practice unlocks value.
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THREE LEADERSHIP PATTERNS IN MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING: THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THE BUDGET (AND THE LEVEL OF CHAOS)
In this post, I’ll continue to reflect on the leadership patterns in management and parenting that consistently connect these two worlds. Whether you’re overseeing a team of 15 or wrangling two little rascals fighting over a Lego brick, the challenges you face are quite similar: nurturing growth in others while navigating uncertainty.
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