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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Beyond Treating Symptoms In the Amazon Prime get it tomorrow world, fast and quick fixes have become increasingly expected. With a society and technology that now seems to demand instant gratification, it’s tempting to address only the surface-level symptoms of an issue as they arise. However, this approach often leads to recurring challenges, lost time, and resources. The most effective and sustainable approach to resolving any challenge is to delve deeper and identify its root Read more…
When drive an ambition stop being the answer. I have often wondered how to verbalise this issue, it’s something I see everyday with the fantastic, driven, ambitious entrepreneurs that I work with, they are great at getting a business started, they have a huge amount of drive, they work hard they have fantastic ideas and then they get stuck, and then day after day, week after week running the business becomes a long hard slog Read more…
It’s Not What You Pay, it’s the Value You Receive In today’s consumer-driven society, the price of a product or service often takes centre stage. Advertisements scream discounts, sales, and bargains, directing our attention to how much we can save rather than the inherent value of what we’re buying. While price is an important consideration in any transaction, it’s crucial to step back and look at the bigger picture: it’s not about how much you Read more…
Changing How You Think for Transformational Results Achieving different results in life often begins with altering our perspectives and thought patterns. The way we think, perceive challenges, and approach opportunities significantly impacts our actions and, consequently, the outcomes we get. This though is a formidable task, and yet the only way to personal growth and success. Why is Changing One’s Mindset So Difficult? Changing how we think is difficult because our beliefs and thought patterns Read more…
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