Referrals is still the biggest and best way of getting business. It’s how I do and have always done my business. We spend so much time on bought media (which is not a bad thing if done correctly – ask me how). But not leveraging your network or positive customers is a sin. When was … Read moreDo you use word of mouth?
No, its not COVID-19 or Cancer, this is a business analogy! It’s Neglect! If you neglect to do something, you are already losing. One neglect leads to another and then another and then another. It sounds simple but its actually quite complex. It’s simple to neglect to do something; the complexity comes in trying to … Read moreWhat is our greatest disease?
Winning is an all the time thing. We don’t try win sometimes – we try to win all the time. Right? If you disagree, this is not the post for you. No one remembers who came second in any event. No one wakes up in the morning and says “I think I will be mediocre … Read moreDo you know how to break away from the rest?
To your Boss or a Bossy client? If you don’t, just ask my wife – she is good at saying No 😉 Remember your Boss or Client wants what they want done as fast and accurately as possible. They also probably don’t know (or care) what else you have on your plate! The secret, always … Read moreDo you know how to say NO?
Throw your CV and experience out the window! There are jobs 10 years for now that no one is qualified for – so who cares what you have done – its what you can do, want to do or love to do that will count in the future. I hate the word “future-proof” especially when … Read moreDo you strive for these 5 things?
Yesterday I spoke about communicating versus connecting. I left out the one point about doing this with your internal circle too. This is not specifically about the family unit (which I hope you connect with already) but your team. Working remotely over the last 2 years we may have lost touch with our team. We … Read moreAre you using the skills of those around you?
Do you know the difference between communication and connection? Most don’t – we see sending a message, an email or posting on someones page as connecting with them. It’s not. This is communication. I remember the days before mobile phones (yes there were times when we didn’t have a phone stuck in our hand) when … Read moreIs this a communication mistake you make?
There are three things you need: Access to counsel, connections and a good strategy. The best in the world get advice and counsel from the best in the world. This is the success breeds success mentality. It’s not what you know but who you know. This is not something I can teach but if you … Read moreWant to know how to get into the “inner circle”?
We have all done it. Said or reacted to something prematurely or without proper consideration. Where the situation can often be funny and something that you can chuckle about forever after there are times when this is unfortunately not the case. The challenge in this modern world is that so many things that the older … Read moreToo fast off the mark?
I often get asked how do I learn and grow. What is my plan to develop? There is two answers to this question: Just in Case and Just in time. Just in Case – The things that I read, learn, follow etc – this is what I do to stay on top of trends or … Read moreWant to know my personal development plan?