I spend my working days talking to business owners about their challenges. In the past I tended to dismiss discussions about a weak economy, as an excuse for poor performing businesses. However, I can’t deny that the current economy is hurting a number of business owners. I can sympathise with the situation that many businesses
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June 14, 2019
June 7, 2019
SLOW DOWN TO AVOID BUSINESS BURNOUT
We are halfway through 2019, and I am encountering two types of business people. Some are saying, “I can’t believe it’s June already!” It’s a sign that the year is running away from them and they are perhaps not on track to meet their objectives this year. The other group is saying “I can’t believe
May 31, 2019
SIX STRESSES THAT CAUSE BUSINESS OWNER INSOMNIA
Being a business owner – or a business leader – is not for sissies. The position comes with massive responsibility, not only for yourself and your family, but your employees and their families. The stresses of business ownership and leadership come with the territory, but when they start keeping you up at night, you need
May 17, 2019
SELF-AWARENESS IMPACTS THE BOTTOM LINE
I have had some great coaching sessions this week. However, the major win was with a client who has positively shifted the mood and culture of the business almost overnight. After conducting a workplace culture audit, we presented the staff’s perceptions to the management team. They were horrified that their actions and behaviours were being
May 10, 2019
ELECTING LEADERS IN BUSINESS
We’ve been swept away with election fever this week as the citizens of South Africa cast their votes to elect the country’s leaders. Most importantly, it’s reminded us that whether you are the leader of the country, a political party, a multinational, a family business or a department within a company, there are certain qualities
May 3, 2019
YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS YOU TO TAKE A BREAK
As successful business owners, we don’t stop for a minute. Even when we are not working, we are thinking about working and we are available, switched on and online. But all work and no play is no fun! What do you work for, if not to take a break to do the things you really
April 26, 2019
LESSONS TO LEARN FROM A FAMILY BUSINESS
There is no other business quite like a family business, which has its own unique set of challenges. I should know… my wife and I run one! On the one hand, you have a team that you trust implicitly. On the other hand, if things go wrong, it’s more than your business that is at
April 12, 2019
DIFFERENT PHASES OF BUSINESS REQUIRE DIFFERENT SKILLS
Not everyone can start a business and get it up and running. Not everyone can maintain an existing business to ensure its sustainability. And not everyone can grow a plateauing business and take it to the next level. Different phases of business require different people, with different skills. Start ups You need risk takers, mavericks,
April 5, 2019
LOSING FOCUS DUE TO OFFICE DISTRACTIONS
Why don’t we get things done? The number one cause of losing focus is being influenced by distractions. We are often distracted by personal issues or circumstances. A sick child, an argument with a spouse, planning an exciting holiday, organising a party. But the major culprit is office distractions. Technology Friend or foe? Yes, technology
March 29, 2019
ARE YOU MONITORING YOUR BUSINESS HEALTH?
My family is sick! One minute they were absolutely fine, and the next moment they were sneezing, coughing, spluttering and aching. It hit them out of nowhere. Or did it? Were there signs that they ignored? They’ve been pushing hard without taking the time to monitor their health. When you fail to take notice, things
