Business
You Will Have A Problem With This Position
Things never all go right for me. Something is always going wrong, somewhere. You too? I now have the insight on how to react to constant setbacks. Here it is. The funds manager sat opposite me, drinking his morning coffee. “How’s the fund going?” I asked this now...
The Toughest Call Of All
'You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you.' - Mary Tyler Moore. Imagine this scenario: I was sitting underneath my desk with my head in my hands, absolutely shaking with fear. I am now ashamed of the reason but I just...
Creating and Building The Best Team Ever
Is it important for you to remain ahead of your competitors? Well, we have great news for you. There’s a very simple way of achieving that: Continual improvement of your teams and yourself. Doing so will result in amazing improvements to your business. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? It...
Contracting? How To Nail It In 6 Easy Steps
Today there are probably more people in temporary and contract roles than ever before. Whether you’re contracting as a career choice, or you’re hoping contracting will lead to a permanent job, every assignment can be a terrific opportunity to build your networks and reputation. Here are six...
Why I Want You To Go Play In Traffic
It’s the worst advice for children. But it can be powerful counsel if you want to make your career a huge success, today, tomorrow or any other day. Follow this advice and see how your career thrives. I caught up with an acquaintance of mine, Paul K,...
The Hiring Lesson I Learned On The Road to Mandalay
I ADMIT IT, I AM A ‘RECRUITING-TRAGIC‘. And a symptom of this condition is that I can’t help but think about the hiring implications of almost any situation. And so it was, travelling with my family in Myanmar (formerly Burma), one of the most isolated countries anywhere, that I...
Keeping Employees Engaged Part 2
Keep your employees engaged. Easier said than done right? By now we have realised that keeping staff happy, engaged and motivated in turns delivers more productivity. That’s great and all, but how exactly do you keep them engaged? In my previous blog, Keeping Employees Engaged Part 1, I...
Keeping Employees Engaged Part 1
Can you ensure that you’re getting the absolute best from your team? This is a big question all companies ask themselves. How do you keep your employees engaged? In this two part blog series I am going to discuss why it is so important for your company...