#046 Just Remove the Question
We often reach out and ask how to solve something we want to get done.Google makes a lot of money around the premise of “How to….??”
We often reach out and ask how to solve something we want to get done.Google makes a lot of money around the premise of “How to….??”
Guilty. For someone who works in communication and badgers clients to consistently communicated out to their prospects, I am guilty of not communicating enough to my own clients. From my perspective, I am very generous…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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,…
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…
If you’ve ever spent time in hospital as an inpatient you will understand what I mean. Nurses are empathetic, patient and great listeners. They are also quick to respond, do as they say and will…
People seem to be obsessed with hitting their goals. Aiming for the dream state of perfection. Never happy until they get there, wherever there is. The unfortunate truth is that obsession may only lead to…
I have a love hate relationship with time. Somedays I don’t want to waste a second of it. Filling my day from the moment I wake to the moment I fall asleep. Go Go Go….
As a child, we were all taught how to tie our shoelaces often by our parents. Today you are likely tying them automatically each time you put your shoes on and if asked, you probably…