Simon Pickles
@sipickles.bsky.social
Progressive politics, pizza, cycling, net zero, Reluctant Leadership blog: https://reluctantleadership.substack.com/
I finally wrote up all the startup red flags I’ve collected over the years.
Some funny. Some painful.
It’s live: The Canary in the S3 Bucket
reluctantleadership.substack.com/p/the-canary...
Some funny. Some painful.
It’s live: The Canary in the S3 Bucket
reluctantleadership.substack.com/p/the-canary...
November 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I finally wrote up all the startup red flags I’ve collected over the years.
Some funny. Some painful.
It’s live: The Canary in the S3 Bucket
reluctantleadership.substack.com/p/the-canary...
Some funny. Some painful.
It’s live: The Canary in the S3 Bucket
reluctantleadership.substack.com/p/the-canary...
I used to think being a manager meant having all the answers.
Now I mostly just listen.
And weirdly, that helps.
This post is about the emotional work no one tells you comes with the job, and how to survive being the team's untrained therapist.
reluctantleadership.substack.com/p/the-engine...
Now I mostly just listen.
And weirdly, that helps.
This post is about the emotional work no one tells you comes with the job, and how to survive being the team's untrained therapist.
reluctantleadership.substack.com/p/the-engine...
September 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I used to think being a manager meant having all the answers.
Now I mostly just listen.
And weirdly, that helps.
This post is about the emotional work no one tells you comes with the job, and how to survive being the team's untrained therapist.
reluctantleadership.substack.com/p/the-engine...
Now I mostly just listen.
And weirdly, that helps.
This post is about the emotional work no one tells you comes with the job, and how to survive being the team's untrained therapist.
reluctantleadership.substack.com/p/the-engine...
A tower crane casts an eerie light on the new river, in Enfield Town
July 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A tower crane casts an eerie light on the new river, in Enfield Town
Actually cooler in Venice, 33C
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Actually cooler in Venice, 33C
Venice is something else
June 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Venice is something else
Resplendent carbuncle
June 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Resplendent carbuncle
Was there yesterday
April 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Was there yesterday
Today in Hertfordshire
April 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Today in Hertfordshire
Can anyone explain to me how a 1923 Penny Coin with George V on it just suddenly appeared on my garage floor?
The worn side (with Brittania on) was covered in an old paper sticker on which the word "Goblin" is written, plus another word I can't make out.
What is this witchcraft?
The worn side (with Brittania on) was covered in an old paper sticker on which the word "Goblin" is written, plus another word I can't make out.
What is this witchcraft?
February 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Can anyone explain to me how a 1923 Penny Coin with George V on it just suddenly appeared on my garage floor?
The worn side (with Brittania on) was covered in an old paper sticker on which the word "Goblin" is written, plus another word I can't make out.
What is this witchcraft?
The worn side (with Brittania on) was covered in an old paper sticker on which the word "Goblin" is written, plus another word I can't make out.
What is this witchcraft?
It's like the Guardian can't be bothered to check the information it's putting out.
January 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
It's like the Guardian can't be bothered to check the information it's putting out.
A smattering of snow
January 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A smattering of snow
Here's my attempt at moon and Venus hahaha
January 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Here's my attempt at moon and Venus hahaha
Bit windy out apparently
October 10, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Bit windy out apparently
Who knows what this is?
September 26, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Who knows what this is?
If you see this, quote post with a beach from your gallery
August 31, 2024 at 11:29 PM
If you see this, quote post with a beach from your gallery
Fascinating to see how Adams brewery in Southwold has expanded operations at some point while preserving the heritage of the town. The bottling plant sits invisibly inside a row of terraced cottages, complete with fake front doors.
August 30, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Fascinating to see how Adams brewery in Southwold has expanded operations at some point while preserving the heritage of the town. The bottling plant sits invisibly inside a row of terraced cottages, complete with fake front doors.
Faraday's lab at the Royal Institution
August 27, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Faraday's lab at the Royal Institution
A beautiful day in Green Park
August 27, 2024 at 1:07 PM
A beautiful day in Green Park