We don’t lack for opportunities but rather we have been conditioned to pre-empt failure. We have a fear-factor trigger that stops us taking the first step as we may get rejected. We don’t want to approach someone to discuss something incase they are not receptive to our approach. We don’t go after the new job … Read moreHere is where you will find the opportunity
Study and Plan. By now I hope you have a routine. If not please change this quickly. In this planned routine – you need to include studies. This is not scholastic – this is business books or information directly in your industry. This is the growth side of it. Continuing with the “plan” – take … Read moreWant to achieve extraordinary results?
This is done by subtraction. The three requirements your customers require: claritysimplicity certainty So instead of trying to do more for your customers and yourself – try remove things instead. We have been programmed to be everything to everyone or to create a 1-stop-shop. I don’t know about you, but if I am being operated … Read moreHow to add value
We all have weaknesses. The thing is that we need to identify these, accept them and plan how we can turn them into our greatest strengths. An example – if you hate doing public speaking (which is a common one for a lot of people – then by turning it it into your greatest strength, … Read moreTurn your weakness into a strength
It is a human trait to moan. Believe me I have and done my fair share of it. Here is a news flash: It is probably not as bad compared to things others are suffering! There are debilitating diseases that cause unbelievable pain yet those suffering and push on through. You lost a client today? … Read moreIs it really that bad?
“One of the hardest lessons to learn in life is to decide which bridges to cross or which to burn”. – Oprah Winfrey Today’s post is not about relationships – this is about decisions and offerings. (I never advocate burning relationships – you never know what the future holds – there are ways to sever … Read moreBurn or cross the bridges
Listen! Yip it actually is that simple. Most people trying to connect don’t actually listen to what others are saying but rather wait for them to stop talking before going in for the kill! We all know people like this. I know I am guilty of this sometimes too. The second secret to connecting is … Read moreTo connect successfully
Hopefully you ready yesterday’s post! Today we going to look at you. Every leader needs to answer the following 3 questions: 1.Who am I?You need to know the answer to this before you can lead others! Remember this is who you really are not who others think you are or expect you to be. What … Read moreMaking an impact – 2 of 2
Lets end the week with a 2 parter 🙂 What is the most impactful trait of being a leader? Authenticity! When you act, say and do all in the same way – people will follow you. This is impact! Take any of the great leaders – they walk the talk so to speak. They put … Read moreMaking an impact – 1 of 2
You can’t! You can not get people to do more than they want to and even more so, more of what you want from them. You see (and I have mentioned this a few times in the past) if you can understand what they want then you will be able to get them to want … Read moreHow do you get people to give even more