How to Prioritise Some days I just need to get things in perspective. Too much drama and chaos doesn’t make for a productive day. Being a leader is all about learning how to prioritise. I began my career in the most corporate of all – IBM in New York in...
Staying Positive I met up with a very dear friend of mine who has known me for more than 25 years. It was great to reminisce – and see where we are both up to now. Each of us reminded the other of some funny things we did years ago. The reality is though we...
A few months ago it was reported that trust in business has plummeted, yet trust is considered a key determinant of success. This should be alarming to business leaders. Given that more than ever they are asking employees for discretionary effort – and to pull them...
We all want to be doing business with people we trust. This sort of sounds obvious doesn’t it. We like doing business, or working with people that we know we can count on. Does it really matter? Do you find yourself trying to get away with a few small things...
Just listening to Richard Watson of nowandnext.com – the Futurologist who wrote Future Files. First of all, I like a bloke who will make up words to suit the occasion (see some of them below). Secondly who will poke fun about his own profession and thirdly who, when...
Three steps to Emotional Brand Connection There are three clear stages to achieve authentic, real employer branding communications. I discussed in the previous entry stage one – which is the logical connection to the organisation. This is all about compliance… and...
Employer Branding does not mean sticking a uniform on your people and having them parade around wearing your logo. It is not about promotional products, or logo’s on trucks. It’s about an authentic, real and open conversation that is created spontaneously...
Lessons from Marketing 101 Years ago when I ran marketing workshops as part of my previous business I came across the old 1950’s print advertisement with the grumpy old man sitting in a chair who says… “I don’t know who you are. I don’t...
In troubled times business must do more with less. There may be fewer people in your business, fewer customers, less capital, less cash…. But one thing you do want less of is people ‘Chucking a Sicky’ As a result, there some simple options available to...
“What about work-life balance?” I answered truthfully and said, “When you are starting a business it is all hands, hearts and minds on deck 24/7 – as the business begins to mature what you do might change but the focus and energy required does not.” I continue to work...
