Fears that Britain’s isolationist stance over the eurozone – compounded by the news that the UK economy is to face an even bigger downturn – are enough to send even the most grounded business owner into a tailspin.
In today’s torrid climate, when it’s impossible to forecast what’s round the corner, Rudyard Kipling’s pragmatic advice: “If [...]
“If you want different results, change your activities”.
This powerful call to action from business mentor and executive coach Jack Daly has galvanized me to change tack on more than one occasion – with great success.
With so many businesses hunkering down, cutting costs, bemoaning a sales shortage – and allowing their sales teams to let [...]
As a business strategist I acknowledge that few of your employees can become the company’s next CEO.
As re my previous posts on boosting employee morale, motivating your sales people and conducting the perfect management meeting, I urge you to recognise and nurture the people on your bus for the valuable role they play.
Watching Undercover Boss [...]
Has your company cut a few too many corners during the recession?
How happy are your customers right now?
How often are you monitoring customer satisfaction?
If your business has cut so many corners that it can’t compete in customer service – your problem isn’t the economy – it’s the swinging cuts you’ve made.
Yes, it’s been tough [...]
In my previous post I challenged you to think about the structure of your business – and asked you if your people are focusing on the right things.
As a specialist in leadership coaching, I also questioned whether your departments are operating a ‘turf war’ in which you end up as referee – a role which [...]
In these uncertain times the only way to succeed is to create your future.
And the only way to create your future is to enjoy a burgeoning sales order book.
Generating more sales was the focus of a workshop with Kraig Kramers on his CEO Tools which I facilitated with a group of CEOs to whom I [...]
Do you constantly feel wiped out?
Have you had a break since Christmas?
Do you know what you want from your life?
As an executive coach I advocate that bosses achieve the often illusive work/life balance.
My expertise in business training has taught me to ensure the CEOs and MDs I coach have both a business strategy AND a [...]
All too often in my field of management consultancy and business training I see leaders severely restricting their company’s growth due to their own burgeoning ‘mental clutter’.
With April approaching, stop procrastinating and, in the truest sense of a ‘Spring Clean’, tackle those troublesome decisions that you have swept under the carpet – and hoped will [...]
In my capacity as a management consultant I often ask my clients, “You are a superb leader of your business – aren’t you?”
You regularly:
Communicate the mission and vision with clarity and purpose
Provide guidance and light during the darkest changes
When uncertainty arises, you implement a calm, clear, and focused [...]
