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CHARLES Hardin Holley – who died in 1959 and was known to the majority of the world by his stage name, Buddy Holly – is credited with being ‘the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll.’ Time-saving guru Vince Holley has never been labelled in such fabled terms nor was he a…… Continue Reading
IF you are thinking of writing a book, remember that Stephen King and JK Rowling took ages in getting their first work published. They say everybody has a book within them somewhere. As well as having a good title, well-written story and a strong single line that sells the book, the other key elements, to…… Continue Reading
Time to Read – 4 Minutes The CEO Top Ten – Right Now Whenever we see or speak with CEO’s we ask them “what is at the very top of your most difficult, yet most important pile, right now? The CEO’s are from private, listed, charity and 3rd sector companies, based in many countries. It…… Continue Reading
WORK on your memory. Believe that you have a good memory and you will start to remember things. Think it’s poor and your memory abilities will disappear.… Continue Reading
REDUNDANCY should be viewed as a new start, not as the end. It used to have a negative stigma. Now it is much more common and it is important to remember it is the job that is made redundant, not the person. Know this at every level. It may feel personal and it may be…… Continue Reading
IT is not only in sport where people score goals. In offices and workplaces around Europe, objectives and targets – if you prefer – are being reached by those committed to making sure their business is forging ahead. The important point is that the people in your team understand what is expected of them. Each…… Continue Reading
Time to Read – Two Days (or Less) Last week I had the privilege to Chair Osney Media’s industry defining Talent 2012 event in London. Speakers included Dr Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School, business practitioners from Diageo, Google, Tesco and Ford Retail and a prestigious CEO Panel. After 2 days of…… Continue Reading
THAT saying ‘treat others how you would expect to be treated’ comes into play when you are chairing a meeting. Interpersonal skills are the key to making it a success and participants need to be given respect and consideration. That doesn’t mean it has to be like a friendly chat between mates! Be business like,…… Continue Reading
BE an outstanding communicator, this week. To achieve this you need to be yourself and speak from the heart. If you can’t speak from the heart, then don’t speak at all.… Continue Reading
PUSHING the boundaries. Most parents will be familiar those three words which suggest negativity in terms of a child’s perceived behaviour. So how refreshing to consider an alternative. A DVD that dares to take on the concept of allowing a child a voice, in a positive way, so as to unleash the gifts of that…… Continue Reading