Empty vessels make the most noise... Communication is a two-way thing, yet many want to speak more than they hear. And whilst listening effectively is a crucial element, so few get it right. Even though two ears and one mouth implies we ought to take in more information than … [Read more...]
Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People
We have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie… and then disappear. Or, there are those like Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes who achieve extraordinary success, at the cost of their own … [Read more...]
What Makes you an Expert?
What makes you an expert in your business? It’s not easy to position yourself as an expert. I mean, who are you to rave about what you’re good at? What makes you better than anyone else? Perhaps there is something about our British-ness that causes many of us to keep quiet … [Read more...]
The Practical Things to Know About Starting your Podcast
We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. In my last podcast, I covered the things you should think about when deciding if podcasting is for you. Since then, podcasting celebrated its 10th birthday and more people - business owners and hobbyists have … [Read more...]
How to Build a Community on Social Media for your Small Business
We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. Is anybody out there? As a small business, you might ask this question when starting out on a new Social Media platform such as Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. You might feel as though you are talking to … [Read more...]