founder of naked leader
BY helping just one other person, you change their world, for good. By asking them to help others, you change someone else’s world, as well. It feels great to help others – we feel a better and braver person. The more you give to others the more you receive in return. So here’s the challenge.…… Continue Reading
NIKE would say ‘just do it’. And firms are being encouraged to do just that when it comes to applying for bank lending. The concern among business owners is that they will be rejected for bank finance, so some are put off from applying. The message from experts is clear. Put more pressure on your…… Continue Reading
RIGHT now, wherever you are, look around you in life. This moment you are now in, will never be repeated again in your life. Take it all in – the people, the weather, the nature all around you. Next time you listen to your favourite piece of music, really listen. Don’t let your mind think…… Continue Reading
CREDIT where credit’s due. We’ve all heard the phrase. So, is it right to praise people even when you know that what they’ve just done they get paid for? Should the fact it is their job make a difference? This was the fascinating poll question on the Naked Leader website put to us by David…… Continue Reading
DELIVER a successful project. How? By ensuring everyone knows what is expected of them. Have an open and honest relationship at the top of the project, trust those running it and avoid formal project management meetings. (Extract from The Naked Coach)… Continue Reading
BE generous with your time and knowledge and make helping others a regular ‘habit’ that reaps benefits for both helper and the helped. Be a vibrant part of the entrepreneurial community network and really make a difference, today.… Continue Reading
IF you would like to connect with children, pass on your experience and help large numbers, one of the most effective ways is to speak at a school. Most schools in our area will welcome an external speaker such as yourself. It’s usually easy to find a slot, then the challenge comes when you actually…… Continue Reading
VISUALISE a task that you have to do, one which you dread, such as doing the dishes. Then think of an image of you positively loving doing the task. See the first image as a large picture, with the second image as a smaller one, placed in any corner of the bigger picture. Now SWAP…… Continue Reading
CHOOSE your thoughts with care, and choose your beliefs with great care, because they dictate your frame of mind to take action, or inaction. Every day this week, focus on what you want, not what you don’t want. Surround yourself with positive people (that’s people who think constructively, not destructively). Surround yourself with negative, energy…… Continue Reading
EVERY day we hypnotize ourselves to only see the ordinary. We live in homes we think we know so well. We travel on journeys that become all too familiar. And we meet the same type of people each and every day…or do we? All we have to do is look around – really look, and…… Continue Reading