Leadership & Development Articles

Knowing where you are week gives you incredible strength When running a business profitability and growth are fundamental to longevity, one of the most powerful realisations you can have is the understanding of your business’s weak points. Yes, you heard me right! Embracing and gaining clarity about your weaknesses is not a sign of failure; it’s the ultimate catalyst for driving performance forward. Imagine standing in front of a mirror, not just seeing the version Read more…

First let’s be clear, everyone no matter how successful sometimes feels stuck. It’s like being in a car that’s run out of fuel. We want to move forward, yet something holds us back. There are always reasons for this, and they are nearly always rooted in our psychology, in how we perceive the world and in what is currently motivating us to act the way that we do. There are a number of things that Read more…

Because it’s Not OK I would imagine that a lot of people in my space who do what I do, do it for very similar reasons. Because we’ve been there, we know how hard it is to run a small business. I know how hard it is to be the leader, to find and hire the right people and then to retain them. I know how hard it is to grow a business. I believe Read more…

And Continuously Develop Running a business is no easy task, and the skills you bring to the table can make all the difference. In this article I wanted to share the top ten skills I think that every business owner should have to succeed and make a positive impact. I find that in most businesses that have been around for more than 12 months or so the leaders are usually pretty good at the first Read more…

The Story You Write Running a business can often feel like juggling too many balls at once. You want things to be easier, with a business that runs smoothly and predictably, now and in the future. But the reality is, you’re often short on customers, cash flow, and time. Finding the right people to hire feels like a never-ending challenge, and every day brings new problems to solve. Inside, you might feel exhausted and stuck, Read more…

Interesting or…. I had an interesting conversation last week that ranged from the economy to business growth, personal income and around to statistics and support. I want to share with you some of the key take aways in the hope it will enlighten, amuse or give you some insights or information you don’t already have. First I want to mention the statistic that gets used a lot and that’s that 80% of new businesses go Read more…