#0144 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…
Category: Change
#0143 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…
#0142 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…
#0141 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…
#0140 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…
#0139 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…
#0138 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…
#0136 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…
#0135 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….
#0134 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…
#0132 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,…
#0131 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…
#0125 What Business can learn from Nurses
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…
#0123 Learn to Love the Journey
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…
#0122 What can fly without wings?
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….
#0120 You might be tying your shoelaces incorrectly
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…
#0118 On Sleeping Soundly
On the weekend I was reminded of a business associate who was a big influence on me in the late eighties. (yes, I am that old) He taught me the power of small changes. How…
#0116 Take the Break
During the school holidays I had the Daddy pleasure of doing a short road-trip with my youngest daughter. One leg of the drive was only three hours long and my daughter managed to fall asleep…
#0115 Momentum is the Key
The thing stopping you from doing your task, is your task. Tim Ferriss I have a thing about momentum, or the lack of in many cases. We often look at or idols and think “how…
#0114 The Robots are Coming
We are all doomed as the world is taken over by robots. I wonder if people thought that when cars were taking over horses or when factories churned out cutlery faster than the local blacksmith….