Things aren’t always what they seem. How often have we seen someone do something and then realise their actions were not spiteful but actually caring or considerate? We are predisposed to see the negative in everything it’s time to learn to play things out – in other words let the scenario play to its end … Read moreIs this a mistake you make?
I often write about the trade-off. If we do this we can’t do that. If we choose this we have to loose out on that. We all make sacrifices – but there is nothing worse than sacrificing and then having it wasted. Right? What have you given up not for yourself but for the benefit … Read moreWhat would you sacrifice?
So yesterday I spoke about how to retain and attract top talent. The obvious things in life are actually the hardest things to understand and perceive. We believe that we are the centre of the universe and that we are the most important person in the world. I’m not judging – I am clarifying. It … Read moreWhat do people worship?
This is about keeping the people (that you want) in your business. People need to believe in the mission. Talent now want to be part of something bigger and special not just earn a pay check. They don’t just drink the KoolAid anymore they now question everything. Make sure that as a leader, you are … Read moreDo you know how to capture people’s hearts?
It probably starts with day zero! How did you recruit? Did you ask the right questions? Did you interview enough candidates to see who was clearly the right person or did you hire fast? Then once you selected, how did you on-board?Did you have a proper on-boarding or orientation or was it a “baptism by … Read moreAre your team lazy?
Business systems are usually the result of a reactive approach as opposed to a proactive one. We only scramble to find systems when there is a problem or a solution is urgently required. Imagine designing a system that would do what your company needs, efficiently and saves you time and money. This is how you … Read moreDo you know how to build a system?
Most of this week I have been talking about what you should do and with who you should do it as well as why you do it. To bring this home, most of these things do rely on one thing: Who you do this for? Now this could be a selfish reflection and just for … Read moreWho is it actually for?
Your work should be your art. You should want to do it not need to do it. So it is not necessarily about the amount of money or wealth you can amass but rather how much you can fill the happiness tank. You see if you are not enjoying what you are doing then you … Read moreWhat leads to a happy life?
It is all about the people you are with. You see the people around you, that work for you or you work with will impact your success directly. The saying – you are only as strong as your weakest link… these are the people in the world around you. If you choose the right people … Read moreDo you know one of the key definitions to success?
The first step is that you need to define the definition for yourself. Most people strive for success based on what others define it as. It is also important to note that this definition can and should change over time. What is it that you want to do?How do you want to do it?Who do … Read moreDo you know the real definition of success?