Often what starts out as a mistake can turn into a miracle. Think about medicines and how we found so many solutions like penicillin by mistake! We have discovered continents by mistake. You get the message. The buzzword of pivoting is a perfect example of this thinking in that you are doing something and then … Read moreDo you know where to find your fortune?
“Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm”Winston Churchill It takes a strong mind above all else. I am currently getting towards the end part of what has been a really long move (2 months) and living in continual flux plays havoc on the mind, body and relationships! So what do you do? … Read moreIs your mind strong enough?
Trust is the lubricant that makes everything work. Markets and stock prices are based on the trust in the company or Board of Directors. We trust people that we know and therefore will consider trusting people they know too. So, how do you meet anyone you want to? It is simple, they need to trust … Read moreIs there someone you want to meet?
There is a difference between beating yourself up and taking responsibility for your mistakes. The key is to take 100% responsibility for the outcomes. Whether it’s what you did, or didn’t do – regardless of the outcome you have to own it. Blame means you are a victim! You are not in charge or control. … Read moreAre you responsible?
The obvious answer is that you need both. However – one is more significantly important than the other. The probable answer comes down to will they love your company and business? If they love your product or business or what you do then this is more important. Using an example of a military reference – … Read moreWhat matter most; Talent or Drive?
This week I have written about time for yourself, not working with family and what your face can do to sell you out! Clearly the long weekend was spent introspecting (even if I wasn’t aware of). So I though for today, going into the weekend, we need to ask ourselves; Are we still human? This … Read moreAre we still human?
Our faces communicate volumes. So even if you not aware of it, your face sends strange messages and the observer then receives this and acts or reacts accordingly. If you are bored your face will tell the audience as such. If you feel that the person you are talking to is below you, they will … Read moreAre you sending the wrong message?
Its simple – don’t employ or work with family. It doesn’t work. I have tried it and it was a mistake. There is very rarely a positive outcome from working with family, sorry – you come here for honesty and real advise, this is it. I know you can point out examples of where family … Read moreHow to solve family issues in business?
I hope everyone had a good Easter break and spent time catching up with family and loved ones; I did thats why there was no post yesterday. So lets get on with the week then. We all have moments when we feel overwhelmed. The last 2 years have not helped the situation either. The good … Read moreKnow how to restore your sanity?
If you have read the past two days posts and feel that you are going through this, the first thing to do is to draw the line in the sand. You need to realise that you are stuck. This is the first and biggest step. Identify which of the previous 7 phases you are in … Read moreAre you stuck? Part 3 of 3