Leadership
Mum, Dad, Two Kids And Two Start-Ups: How We Make It Work
I must admit, I’m a bit uncomfortable with this topic. I mean, it sounds like I have it all sorted and life is easy and balanced. Which is not my reality. I’ve made the long journey along Struggle Street at various stages over the past few years...
The Secret To Being More Effective? It’s Simple.
Here’s a challenge. It will take one minute - and it WILL make a huge difference to your ability to achieve success in everything you do. Up for it? I remember visiting one of our offices a couple of years ago. A colleague presented to the team...
Three Poisonous Words That Kill Your Credibility
I hear these three appalling words every day. Usually from people trying to impress, and make a fast connection. They resort to these three words to attempt to show authenticity. It fails every time. It backfires. Whatever you do, never say this phrase - ever: “To be...
Fun And Money: The ONLY Two Reasons To Come To Work
There are only two reasons to come to work. Fun and money. And you have to have both. One of them will not be enough. Not if you want to love what you do, that is. Having a job where you get just one or the other, often...
10 Everyday Phrases That Basically Mean “Get *****d”
We use them, and hear them, all the time. Politely worded little sentences that in fact contain a very clear message. And that message is often highly aggressive, or at best dismissive and derisory. Often, the words are themselves pedantically polite, but the tone and the intent...
Somebody Resigned? Don’t Be A Fool. Stay Cool.
A while ago I wrote what proved to be a popular blog about how to resign with grace. But what about the manager who gets a resignation? How should they behave? Sad to say, the commercial world is rife with mind-blowing tales of how badly bosses react when an employee...
To Be Better At Business And Life, Just Shut The **** Up
My colleague often gives me four very powerful words of advice. I know they’re pure gold. Yet I struggle to follow them. If you want to succeed in whatever you do, then don’t be like me. Embrace these four magical words: SHUT THE **** UP It’s as simple...
10 Ways To Motivate Your Team (That Won’t Cost You Anything)
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a team that brings energy, enthusiasm and high standards to work every day. Look beyond salary and benefits and try these 10 sure-fire tactics: 1. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE Your mood is contagious. Choose to spread cheerfulness and...