10 strategic questions for 2012

Hello, November, for me, is always the time of the year when I go into planning mode whether it be in my personal capacity or on a business level (regardless of when the financial year end is.) It is a good time to look at what you wanted to achieve in the year, take stock […]

What’s in a sale?

In these challenging economic times, I am hearing the same message from all the clients who I speak to. Owners and Managers need to focus on sales and they all want to know the secrets to selling and how to increase their monthly turnover.  On a simple level I believe that the best sales training […]

Turning dreams into goals

Hello,  To have a dream is a very powerful motivator. Dreams can energise us, they can offer us a purpose, give us meaning, show us how we can make a difference. What is your dream? Do you think you will achieve it in this lifetime?  “A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that […]

Trust 1st

Hello,  Trust is not a word that is often communicated in the world of work or for that matter in any of the relationships we have, including the one we have with ourselves. It is however, at the heart of ALL interactions, relationships, situations and experiences.  One definition of TRUST includes:- Confident expectation of something… […]

The excuse of TIME

The society we live in sees busyness as its’ purpose. In actual fact, busyness has become a status symbol. Many people equate how busy they are to how successful they are. These people are in constant conflict with time – how much they have and what they are able to do with it.  Time is […]

The Leader in YOU

Leadership is no longer inherited, no longer a position that is given to an individual due to the length of service with a company, no longer a role that is defined by title and bottom line profits. Leadership is about an attitude, about a choice, about how you live your life everyday, about how you […]

On the Road to Self Empowerment – Carol James

On the Road to Self-Empowerment: 12 Steps to Leading an Inspired Life By Carol James Everywhere people are trying their best to find happiness and to feel good about themselves. They search for that one relationship that will fulfil their every need. They hunt for that perfect job that will bring them satisfaction and financial […]

Vision is not an exclusive club – Ben Renshaw

Vision is not an exclusive club Fri, Jun 18 2010 03:26 | Leadership, Ben Renshaw By Ben Renshaw, Director of Success Intelligence The development of great leadership is becoming more and more of a strategic priority for organisations. In a world of sameness, i.e. similar products, services and systems, what becomes a competitive differentiator is […]

Exploring Core Values – Parents

Exploring Core Values Posted: Jan 30, 2011 The majority of parents are not consciously aware of their core values, which is the driving force behind the need to change someone’s behaviour. Unfortunately, most families don’t acknowledge let alone teach consciously core values. An example would be, a parent is at WalMart and her daughter spots […]

The Top 10 Leadership Qualities – David Hakala March 2008

Leadership can be defined as one’s ability to get others to willingly follow. Every organization needs leaders at every level. Leaders can be found and nurtured if you look for the following character traits.  A leader with vision has a clear, vivid picture of where to go, as well as a firm grasp on what […]