Not so long ago we used to be analogue! Using Map books to navigate (yip we where heathens using printed paper to show us the way) and libraries to research. Weird hey? However, now our digital assistants do everything for us. It’s the same with our staff! If we don’t let them learn on their … Read moreWe are hurting ourselves!
Taking a look at all the world changing inventions we need to also look at the long list of failed attempts. I’m pretty sure Nikola Tesla didn’t just run down to the local store and pick up a few pieces, threw them together and voila The Tesla Coil. How many times did Benjamin Franklin have … Read moreDid you fail or quit?
It takes mastering the little things to go from being great to awesome. Hard work is a given and we have accepted that there is no trophy for participating. You win or you lose. Don’t justify a loss by stating that you only lost by 1 point. You lost! In order to grow you need … Read moreYou need to be uncomfortable to grow!
We read a lot of stories Some of them are good and some bad. But it’s the ones we chose to believe and live and re-tell that are the problems. If you looking for excuses to not do something then it will be easy to find a story to support you in your negative ways. … Read moreWhich story will you tell?
Yesterday I spoke about the value of the older generation. I thought I would carry on the theme of value today. Don’t ask how much something costs. Ask what it’s worth. When it comes to investing in yourself do it. If a course or a lecture or seminar is going to help you and make … Read moreInvest in yourself
We don’t realize how valuable the older generation is! The knowledge and experience they have is priceless. They may not be tech savvy and you will need to show patience and respect when dealing with them as this is how they roll! I see ageism and prejudice towards the elder generation every day in business … Read moreThe value of the older generation
We all know about paying it forward but in order for that to happen someone has to have started the chain right? Well be that someone. Instead of waiting for a good deed to find you and then an opportunity to pay it forward. Be the catalyst. Imagine if everyone that read this went out … Read morePay it first, not forward!
If you are happy those around you will be too! The energy you bring and give off is what will set the tone for the company or event. No one likes to be around negative people. When you are at a networking event do you go where the noise and bustle is or hang around … Read moreExcitement is Contagious!
Who do you do what you do for? This is a look at the people you work with and associate with too. This is also who benefits from what you do. Sometimes we have to stop and take stock. Remember that although it’s hard to get work if the client is taking too much time … Read moreWho do you do it for?
When you win you become complacent. This is not school, we are not “All Winners” – I must just state now how much I hate this philosophy and look forward to the day the schools stop it and go back to teaching kids that there is a winner and losers. We are in a real, … Read moreThe Success Disease!