The problem with goals is when we hit them do we actually know what to do next? To many people are goal oriented and when they achieve their goals the motivation to continue also disappears. The drive, the challenge, the sleepless nights etc – all stops when this goal is hit! So what do you … Read moreWhat happens when you hit your goals?
Don’t let your life stall! Focussing on a “glory-moment” is a problem a lot of people have. Life is ever evolving, you need to evolve too. Once you have won, carry on winning not defending. Once you have achieved the goal, tick it off and start again. Only focus on building your building. Don’t worry … Read moreCan you stay focused?
Then it is important to remember that you can not change a belief using intellect. So if you are dealing with someone with a steadfast belief on a specific topic you can not win an argument using intelligence or “proof”. I put proof in quotations as this is your proof not theirs. If someone believes … Read moreWant to win any argument?
The problems with emotions is that they cause us to make decisions based on our feelings. Get over it! You can not run a business on emotions. I have recently consulted with a client who is going through a forced name change of his company due to a competitor entering the market who have brand … Read moreGet over it!
Steve Jobs was an incredible man! The one thing that a lot of people get wrong, is that they act like terrible people to motivate people like Steve did. There is a key piece missing here. Steve Jobs was a genius and highly successful CEO despite his personal shortcomings. He was not successful because of … Read moreDid you learn the right things from Steve Jobs?
This whole blog is about turning failure around. There is another F word that goes hand in hand with this, no not that one, FEAR! Fear is the biggest catalyst when it comes to failure! Knowing how to lead and more importantly, motivate people to do things regardless of the potential of failure is paramount … Read moreHave you got a culture of fearless innovation?
Those that know me, know that I am a techie and very involved with all things tech (I have a podcast and Vodcast called #TechKnowledgy So, FTP which is File Transfer Protocol, the system used to update or transfer info to a website would be a word I use in daily chats. This is not … Read moreFTP!
No one can make you feel a certain way – it is totally up to you. So if you waiting for an event horizon you are in trouble. To set yourself free – you need to be in this world but not of this world. We are not pieces in a puzzle. We make the … Read moreHow do you keep the burning desire?
To be great you have to lose! You can only know you are great when you have been knocked off your perch and (this is the important part) make a bigger and better comeback. You also need to understand what greatness actually means. It may not be the measure of the most successful, but maybe … Read moreDo you know what it takes to be great?
Have you ever noticed how in business or even sports – often success is dependent on one person? It may be the Head of Sales or the Full Back on the Rugby team. Maybe its the lead programmer or main director on set. The point is that one person can have a massive impact and … Read moreTake care of your biggest asset