#044. Do we really have a choice?
You may have noticed, things have changed. It’s somewhat difficult to comprehend the breadth and depth of the impact this moment in time will have on the planet. There are many changes being enforced upon…
#043. Dear Humanity
This week I (somewhat) celebrated my 50th birthday. I say somewhat as we are in the throws of what seems at times like Armageddon. 2020 will be known as year COVID-19 changed the world (maybe…
#042. We Need Real Leadership
There’s no doubt we are in turbulent, unprecedented times. The world feels like it is melting down and the rapid change is scaring the ‘bejesus’ out of many. It’s in these times that Real Leadership…
#041. Why do we Fear Growth?
This morning I watched as a friend posted her first video selfie on Facebook. It was part of a personal growth challenge set by her coach on breaking down barriers. It was raw and it…
#040. You don’t have to Re-Invent to Innovate
When many talk or think about innovation particularly when brainstorming new product ideas, many think that they have to create the next Facebook or Google. Not so. Innovation can come in many forms. Big Bang…
#039. Freedom to Choose
In a recent discussion with a business owner I asked “what would you like to be different in your future than it is today?” Whenever I ask this question invariably the response includes the word…
#038. Finding your voice
Hard work is required to become good at something, even harder if you want to be great. A comedian has any number of attempts at refining a joke. Many bomb, some are OK and need…
#037. Are you OK?
It is hard being a business leader. From the outside it is easy to think that they have it all, a business they get to run, the flexibility to make decision they want and the…
#036. Business is a long game
We live in a world of instant gratification and with it comes impatience. We want it all and we want it now. Business on the other hand, in most cases is a marathon not a…
#035. Put the shiny object down
Note to self in quiet times: Stop checking Instagram, Facebook, Twitter when you could be talking to your clients face to face. Stop tweaking your presentation, product, website when you should be selling. Stop worrying…
#034. It is OK to change your mind
I know you have invested a lot of time, money and energy. I know you have told everyone what your mission is and don’t want to disappoint them. I know how hard it is to…
#033. Invest your profits on experience
There’s a flywheel of growth that can be positive and negative. Here’s how the negative goes: When you are a startup, you go above and beyond for your clients therefore providing an excellent customer experience….
#032. Is the Economy about to implode?
Not that long ago, if you didn’t make a profit as an organisation, you didn’t last very long. Yes you could get a loan but ultimately you had to make a profit to pay it…
#031. Mobiles are the new Smoking
If you see someone standing outside a building just staring out into space you think, “what’s this weirdo doing?”. Yet if they are holding a cigarette, it seems OK to stand there for a while….
#030. STOP if you are you too busy to read this.
Increasingly, people are telling me how busy they are. In their family life as well as in their business life. Busy, busy, busy. The further up the ladder in your career you are, no surprise,…
#029. These Pretzels are making me thirsty
Possibly one (of many) favourite lines from the comedy series Seinfeld. Loved the show and still enjoy watching re-runs and saw this particular episode just the other evening. I’m reminded of this line every time…
#028. Trust and Attention
Marketing is not about you. It’s not about how great your product or service is nor is it about trickery or deception. Sending out more generic newsletters is not a great tactic in a world…
#027. Fear or Freedom?
Fear– conform for others– don’t take any risks– draw within the lines– tread lightly so as not to upset– keep quite when you want to scream Freedom– announce you have arrived– share your desires– dance in…
#026. Not all massages are great
When you’ve de-robed and lying with your face squished in the hole of the massage table is often the first and last time you get to express what areas you’d like the masseuse to focus…
#025. You need to become the reward
The reason you aren’t able to talk to upper management.The reason deals take too long to close.The reason your sales pipeline is weak or inconsistent. Isn’t because your products or services aren’t any good.Isn’t because…