Nothing at all to do with watches or overblown reports which make a loud ‘thud’ when dropped onto the desk… It’s coffee. … and I don’t even drink coffee. Well, not much, I far prefer tea, but it works just … Continue reading →
Do you need to influence others? Then you might want to add this simple and somewhat counter-intuitive method to your toolbox… There are times when you need to be able to influence others (at work, on important issues, your children,…) … Continue reading →
Have you ever heard of Cognitive Dissonance? Cognitive dissonance sounds like a mouthful but it’s a fascinating concept and one that, unknowingly, you’ve been practicing all your life. When you see something in a shop and you want it but … Continue reading →
“The problem with communication is the illusion that it has occurred.” ~ George Bernard Shaw Many people if you asked them would consider that they communicate well… …in answering that question, the majority of people are most likely considering how … Continue reading →
Being a bit of an efficiency junkie, I’m always up for trying new things. Something I’ve done in patches in the past (without knowing there was a name for it) and something I’ve recently learned more about is called the … Continue reading →
Have you ever heard the expression “Fail To Plan, Plan To Fail…”? What if you don’t know where to start? What if you’re perfectly happy to plan (to try and avoid the failing bit) but you don’t really know how … Continue reading →
I’m writing this article based upon a conversation I had with one of my readers this week, who told me that the thing they struggle with most is procrastination. Procrastination is indeed a terrible thing. It’s evil and ugly, sulky … Continue reading →
Have you ever lost money through bad investments or bad choices? I have. A few war-wounds later and now that I have a few successful investments under my belt, I’d like to share with you in this article what experience … Continue reading →
Do you use an Agenda for all/most of your meetings? Having an agenda can be the difference between a wasted meeting and a great meeting. So what makes a great agenda? Just 3 things: Keep it simple Communicate it in … Continue reading →
“All I know is that I know nothing.” – Socrates Perception is a very funny thing. In business, perception can be everything. It can be the thing that shoots you to the top (in some cases way too quickly) and … Continue reading →