As strong as steel is a statement we are all familiar with. Yet under certain conditions even steel gives in (albeit at over 1300℃) so we are not required nor expected to be strong all the time. What we do need to do however, is not let anything stop us in our path. Speedbumps and … Read moreBe steadfast
I want to look at when you are on a journey and those around you aren’t on the same trip! What we have to realise is that in order for the journey we are on to be better, stronger and more awesome is unfortunately not the norm to others!Yip, people are not looking to be … Read moreThe negativity of others
So there is a famous trademark that I didn’t want to use but thought after the posts from this week the easiest way to finish off the week was to be a bit more positive or re-enforcing. If there is something you want to do, do it. If there is something you have been putting … Read moreDo it
We are all stressed at the moment and this is understandable as there is a lot going on. Here is a couple of pieces of advice. Stop whining and start doing. Actions relieve tension. Try it – go and do something – you will feel better. Sitting around moaning about what you not doing or … Read moreHow to handle stress
It is really easy for us to dislike what we don’t have. An example; If you can’t get a taste of the new flavour of Coke – it is easy to say – it probably tastes bad anyway or I don’t need the extra calories … This is actually a verbalisation of envy! It is … Read moreIt’s easy to hate what we don’t have
Got your attention! When you don’t get the results you want from people you either have the wrong people or you have the wrong process of selecting people. Whether this is employees or suppliers – the selection process needs to be an art. Selection is the critical part. Anyone can apply for a job or … Read morePeople just suck
We are not naturally confident – it is a trait that is developed and amassed over time and through doing. Some are more confident than others and this is not because they have read a book or studied at school. Success is the key ingredient to helping grow confidence – you see when you are … Read moreHow to grow confidence
If we let obstacles stand in our way – our journey will end there. When presented with a challenge you have choices:Choose to stop, go around or through, or you can pivot! Pivoting is something that a lot of businesses have and are doing as we speak. I have! Today I have launched a spin-off … Read moreChoose your own Adventure
The Covid pandemic has actually helped unify us. In normal circumstances – when someone is contagious we would run away – but due to our situation being a global one we have actually all come together. There have been some bumps in the road and there will be more to come – but for the … Read moreCome together
Nope – not suggesting aggresive force here. It’s another learning from the lockdown. People have always (even if secretly) wanted to work from home. Due to the lockdown – we have been forced to do so and this forced change has shown us new ways of doing things. Ways of moving forward without going back … Read moreChange through force