I currently have the pleasure of reading a book written by Viktor Frankl titled Man’s search for Meaning. In this harrowing account of his survival of the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II he comes to one very specific conclusion as a result of his ordeal. He summarises it as follows: “Forces beyond your […]
One of the biggest value destructions is the inability of people to empower others and command beyond themselves. Sure, time spent on what you are good at is directly proportional to the value you create. The more time you spend, the better you become at it and the more you can leverage your own skills […]
“We see people and things not as they are, but as we are.” Anthony de Mello Your perspective of your surroundings is how your mind interprets it and what you ultimately believe it to be. Your brain selects and modifies all input and makes its own, subjective sense of things based on your own frame […]
INSIDE THE BUSINESS As a leader, nothing is more sobering than bringing to mind a quote attributed to Napoleon, “There are no bad soldiers, only bad captains.” Napolean When it concerns people in your business, consider them un-blameable. You hired them, right? You trained them? You clearly conveyed what was required and followed up, right? […]
“The man on top of the mountain did not fall there.” Vince Lombardi It was Sir Edmund Hillary who in 1953 became the first person to conquer Mount Everest. What is not told, and is so easily forgotten, is the story of a lifetime of effort and sacrifice preceding this accomplishment. You see, Sir Hillary […]
For the onlooker, the title of leader seems glamorous, almost red carpet-like. But for the leader, the reality is sometimes far from it! Carrying the weight of the business and the ambition of every employee are taxing and all-consuming. Getting the business to move forward and the team to progress in the same direction whilst […]
Our minds are much more inclined to follow a good story, a story with a happy ending that we enjoy or benefit from. A brand is the story you tell. The story you want people or clients to believe about you, your business or your products. If you do not tell a story, there is […]
“You don’t hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” ~ Simon Sinek Appointing for skill only, clearly indicates that an organisation lack culture and do not consider the relevant soft skills required to enhance the business. I believe enabling your business for success requires that you considered recruitment based on […]
In a sense 2020 was needed. Not because of Covid-19 and the lasting negative impact this had and continue to have on families and businesses all round, but rather to force us human beings to reflect and start acting differently. “The inflection point was reached. There is no returning to the normal you knew. “ […]
Failure has been branded by the majority as embarrassing and weak, resulting in reputational damage and adversity. Some people are so scared of failing they don’t even try! And those who try keep seeking certainty instead of accepting that not all information will be available when the journey is started. Instead, requiring clarity should be […]
