Establishing a new company can be hard work especially if you are attempting to do everything on your own. While being the sole director allows you to manage and oversee these start-up phases, you can end up doing a poorer job as a result. After all, you may spread yourself too … [Read more...]
How do you start your business week?
Once Wednesday hits me, I’m already moving into my weekend. I choose to work three days a week and spend the rest of the week with my family, reading, going out for meals and doing the things I love to do. Once Monday morning hits me, I’m ready and fully nourished for the week … [Read more...]
The Art of Business War
THE ART OF WAR by Sun Tzu is an effective summary of the productive military strategies accredited to this Chinese general and tactician. (This is not a book review so please stay with me as we get to the purpose of this article.) Prominent business schools and leaders often … [Read more...]
Coaching The Inner Game To Play The Opponent in Your Head
So, do you fancy Andy Murray’s chances at Wimbledon this year? Andy Murray has certainly become a fantastic player in the last few years, which people put down to him working with ex-Champion, Ivan Lendl as his coach. Following the split with Lendl, Murray has now chosen to … [Read more...]
Active Listening, Reaching Understanding, Being Understood
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...]
