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LEARN from children that which you already know. Believe in the strengths that you had on the day you were born. Have an open mind, love what you do, respect each other, be brave and persistent, have total self-belief and enjoy the here and now. Help others do the same. (Extract from The Naked Millionaire)… Continue Reading
THINK twice before employing as it can be easier and less risky to buy some skills in on a contractual basis as they are needed, avoiding the commitment and the responsibility of taking on employees when the future of your business is unknown. If you find you need employees, remember that people are your business.…… Continue Reading
IN business, such as in sport, you need hod carriers as well as artists, stability in harness with skill, while caution should be allied to courage and creativity. Remember, as a team, you need to have a range of attributes to make business work and you should consider the objectives of the team and what…… Continue Reading
CONGRATULATIONS! The older readers among you will remember that word as a song title for Sir Cliff Richard in 1968. And in business terms it is something a leader should always offer when their team succeeds. The ‘well done’ may even be given in the form of a reward, to recognise a big success. It…… Continue Reading
WHEN we know that we have enough, that we are enough, and that no-one and nothing can ever take those away from us, we have self-belief. And more, we know that our self-esteem is actually enhanced by having people around us who think differently, because we know that while we have enough, we can always…… Continue Reading
USE words like sensational, awesome and amazing to ramp up your emotions. Reduce negative emotions through words like peeved, miffed and mellowed. Next time your partner upsets you say that you feel ‘slightly grazed’ – the emotion is less, immediately. (Extract from The Naked Leader)… Continue Reading
IMAGINE having the power to make every day a special one. Well, here’s the secret. You already have it. Every day can be as you want it to be. It comes with having a positive frame of mind. If you can expect the day to be a good one then the anticipation you generate can…… Continue Reading
JUST because there have been plenty of lean months doesn’t mean that companies don’t want to put some meat back on the bone. In Great Britain and Europe, medium and small-sized businesses will invest hugely in the next 12 months according to a survey. Manufacturing and IT equipment, cars, and commercial vehicles are the big…… Continue Reading
WHERE you need to reprimand an individual or group, remember that old adage, ‘praise before criticism.’ Otherwise you will create a wall and your thoughts will not be heard.This should apply to the way you deal with others, as well as yourself. Always use the positivity of your situation as a guide. Then bring in…… Continue Reading
BE confident. Confidence is absolutely critical to your success in running a business and in forming trusted relationships. The fastest way to be confident? Act as if you are confident. The mind cannot tell the difference between something that happens in reality and something it imagines with emotional intensity. So, literally, pretend to be confident…… Continue Reading