I’ve always been drawn to the idea of craft. The day-in, day-out discipline of getting better at something hard. The kind of work where you don’t see results straight away, but you keep showing up because the process itself matters. I’ve been especially influenced by the way the Japanese approach this. A good example is [Jiro Dreams of Sushi](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772925/) - you see the attention to detail, the pride in doing even the smallest things well. At the same time, I often find myself thinking about the human condition. How we as a species sustain our place on Earth, and beyond it. How we learn to live together, make better decisions, avoid repeating the same mistakes. Some of that’s shaped by the kinds of stories I’ve always been drawn to. Films like [Children of Men](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634/?ref_=ls_t_5), [Deep Impact](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120647/?ref_=ls_t_13) or episodes like [Paradise Season 1, Episode 7 ](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27444205/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_paradi) - where things fall apart and decisions have to be made under extreme pressure for the sake of the entire species. Those narratives stick with me because of what they say about leadership, about our institutions, and our future. When I bring these two ideas together, they reinforce each other. The the quiet, disciplined work of the craft gives me clarity. The reality that significant decisions have to be made under extreme conditions gives me direction. Together, they shape my focus: **Strengthening how leaders and institutions think, learn and deliver on sustainability through academia, policy and practice.**