The Weekly Reframe
Memos written for thinkers Nov 2025 -
The Weekly Reframe #11
All change. 1/ I'm now hosting my work on the Ghost platform. The complete archive of my words over the last 10 years is now at www.clives.work 2/ You'll notice this brief comes from a different email i@read.clives.work - you may want
The Weekly Reframe #10
1/ NOTICE A post by Damian Hughes highlights how easy it is to jump into conversations without considering the role your partner wants. Here’s the part that made me think differently: Before every conversation, ask yourself:Is this a hear, hug, or help conversation? Do they need to be
The Weekly Reframe #9
1/ NOTICE Snowdrops and gratitude. As we head toward the end of January I notice the first snowdrops are up in the garden. These flowers always bring a smile to my face. Did you know the flowers are white because, according to folklore, the snow shared its color as a
The Weekly Reframe #8
1/ NOTICE Everywhere - people with their heads bent down, handing over their lives to a wretched phone. I wrote about this on LinkedIn. Some people took notice and took action. You still have time. Read: What if you ditched the phone for a real-world activity? 2/ TRY Why I
The Weekly Reframe #7
1/ NOTICE This is very cool. A digital map which shows an outline of infrastructure networks across Europe and beyond. Zoom in.
The Weekly Reframe #6
1/ Notice "Make each day your masterpiece." John Wooden's quote. Basketball coach with 10 NCAA national championships. Most read it, nod, forget it. But, can you actually define what makes your day a masterpiece?
The Weekly Reframe #5
1/ NOTICE Have you created your personal manifesto yet? Over the last few weeks I’ve been haunted by the idea of putting pen to paper …to write a personal manifesto. It started when I read this LinkedIn post, then this one.
The Weekly Reframe #4
1/ NOTICE If your LinkedIn disappeared tomorrow, would your followers care? IMG (the global sports marketing agency) released their 2026 digital trends report. Key finding: "The more time passes, the less interest fans have in hearing from institutions. Fans follow people." So, if you want followers who care,
The Weekly Reframe #3
1/ NOTICE What would change if empathy wasn’t a soft skill, but a systemised advantage? Some people don’t struggle with empathy because they don’t care - they struggle because they rely on logic more than emotional nuance. They can’t always “read the room,” and that cr
The Weekly Reframe #2
1/ NOTICE What’s the difference between those who talk a big game and those who deliver? A consultancy founder called me last month. We talked about what she wanted to build next. The conversation meandered through a new offering, different clients, better structure. The energy was there, but something