Get shit done: the secret story of “urgent”

Get shit done: the secret story of “urgent”

  Do you ever use the little “urgent” flag in your email? Do other people send you emails marked urgent? Do you go to urgent meetings? They’re a rude interruption, aren’t they. And when you read those emails and go to those meetings, are they…

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In BED with accountability

In BED with accountability – how being above the line makes you happier and more effective   I had to tell one of my colleagues to get out of BED the other day. When you finish reading you’ll probably realise that some of your people…

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Design for success – structures for accountability

Do you ever feel like work is a battle of wills – with your will pitched against everyone else’s? Do you have to be constantly vigilant, just to maintain the same standards? Would you prefer to be putting that energy into improving standards, rather than…

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Make Them or Break Them – What Rules do for Accountability

A good rule is a beautiful thing. I love rules because they define the systems in our business. By defining the boundaries of what we can and can’t do, the rules give us the freedom to everything else, and anything else, within those boundaries And…

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Sympathy vs. Empathy

Sympathy vs. Empathy Ever wondered why you’re just not getting through to people? Whether it’s at work or in your personal life, you might be finding it hard to get results from others, find that people keep coming back to you with the same issues,…

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What stories do you hear?

Who doesn’t love a good story? Story telling can in fact be a great strategic business tool, used to teach, inspire, build trust, and also of course, sell.  They can change the way we feel, how we act, and what we think. And of course,…

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Do first impressions count?

How often has your first impression of someone left you thinking they are a positive and hardworking individual, or perhaps left you concerned about their work ethic and level of professionalism? It is undeniable that first impressions do count when first meeting someone, as it…

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Is a focus on profit driving business down?

As a business leader, you will know that your profit is of the utmost importance as it allows you to continue to grow and develop towards your ultimate goal. However, without your colleagues, there would be no profit to be made, and in turn, your…

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Can your attitude impact your life and career?

If you think your skills are the sole factor of where you are today, you could be wrong. Yes, of course they have played a role in the position you currently have. However, your attitude is what has given you that extra push in getting…

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Stop lying to yourself and others

If you are thinking you don’t lie to yourself, or anyone else for that matter, think again. It is not uncommon in our daily lives that we may tell a ‘white’ lie to keep ourselves or someone else happy, without realising we are actually lying…

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