Leadership & Development Articles - Page 10 of 15 - Andrew Walter Associates Business Consultant

History, Civilizations and Business

The Importance of Setting Clear Principles A country is basically a group of individuals with broadly similar values, who mostly follow a set of rules and are clear on how they are expected to behave. The greatest cultures in the history of the world have been based on this fundamental concept. It’s no coincidence that successful countries have well-defined systems of governance, laws, and societal norms. Similarly, in the world of business, creating a strong Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsJanuary 9, 2024 ago

Mindset

Breaking the Cycle

The Truth About New Year’s Resolutions Every year, as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, millions of people around the world make New Year’s resolutions with high hopes and equally high levels of determination. These resolutions often involve promises to oneself to eat healthier, exercise, quit smoking, save money, or pursue other life-changing goals. It’s no secret that most of these well-intentioned resolutions are broken before the end of January so how can we Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsJanuary 2, 2024 ago

Leadership

Confrontation Avoidance

A Self-Defeating Strategy in Life and Business In the tapestry of human interactions, confrontation is a thread many prefer to avoid. This aversion, while seemingly beneficial in maintaining temporary peace, often leads to more significant issues in both personal and professional spheres. The consequences of dodging confrontation are far-reaching, affecting personal growth, relationships, and career development. The Personal Cost of Avoiding Confrontation At a personal level, avoiding confrontation might seem like the path of least Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsDecember 12, 2023 ago

Operations

Habit, Process and why they are important.

Helping you get it done When we talk about systems and processes it’s a little like knives and forks or sales and marketing, the words are in the wrong order, if we are reading from left to right for most of us the forks would be first in our left hand and marketing comes before sales, and indeed a process is what happens and a system is how we make sure it happens that way Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsDecember 4, 2023 ago

Leadership

Are you just too Damn Nice?

It’s not usually a good thing. When you are in a leadership position the balance between assertiveness and kindness is crucial. While kindness is a valued trait in anyone, tipping the scale too far towards excessive niceness can lead to several challenges and inefficiencies. Understanding why being too nice can be detrimental in life as well as a leadership role is essential for anyone aspiring to lead effectively. I want to be clear here, I Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsNovember 28, 2023 ago

Innovation

The Place to Innovate

Sales, Marketing, and Operational Efficiency In the media innovation in business is often associated with product development or technological breakthroughs. The real game changers though often lie in the less glamorous, but equally crucial, domains of sales, marketing, and operational efficiency. Dominos for example changed nothing about their product to become the biggest pizza chain in the world, they already made pizza, they already delivered it hot, in 30 minutes, they just innovated their marketing Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsNovember 21, 2023 ago

Leadership

Boosting Employee Buy-In

The Power of ‘Will You’ Over ‘Can You’ in Leadership Communication In the realm of effective workplace communication, the nuances of language play a pivotal role in shaping employee responses and attitudes. This article delves into why replacing “Can you do it?” with “Will you do it?” in requests can significantly enhance employee buy-in and commitment. Understanding the Linguistic Nuance: Psychological Impact on Employees: Practical Outcomes in the Workplace: Implementing ‘Will You’ in Leadership Communication: Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago

Leadership

Why Thought Leaders Win Every Business Battle

90% of you reading this headline won’t read the article. 95% of you that do read this still will not change how you think. People wonder why 20% of the world’s population makes 80% of the money, I often wonder why its not 1% making 99% of the money. If you want to know why Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet or Richard Branson do better financially than you do, it’s because they Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2023 ago

Leadership

Why do Business Owners Find it so Hard to Ask for Help?

Why does anyone? Business ownership is often likened to a journey that involves navigating challenging terrains, unpredictable weather, and sometimes, unforgiving environments. Just like seasoned travellers, business owners often face a myriad of challenges and uncertainties. It’s perplexing, then, that so many hesitate to ask for help when they most need it. Let’s dive into some reasons why they might be hesitant to do the one thing that might help them. 1. The Myth of Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsOctober 31, 2023 ago

Leadership

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast – Peter Drucker.

Time is not your problem. Every day I hear from business owners who think their biggest problem is time, while it may be true that time is the challenge you face every day it is not your problem, time is constant, at least here on earth it is. You, I and Elon Musk all have 168 hours in a week, what we do in those 168 hours is very likely to be different, yet time Read more

By Andy Walter, 2 yearsOctober 24, 2023 ago