What is the value of time? That is the question posed in the opening video I use for my workshops on time management. And it still inspires me every time I watch it. (View the video clip on https://youtu.be/qT5feqWbnoQ) Comparing time to money What appeals to me most about this video is the comparison of
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October 18, 2019
PUTTING A POSITIVE SPIN ON PRESSURE
My teenage daughter has mastered the “lastminute.com” concept. A more diligent, organised and conscientious person you will not find, but she is increasingly driving us mad by leaving everything to the last minute. What frustrates us the most, is that she pulls it off every time and performs at her peak when she seems to
October 4, 2019
LEADERSHIP SKILLS: ASSOCIATION AND DISSOCIATION
Great leaders have the right balance of empathy and objectivity. I often help business leaders strike this balance by teaching them the concept of association and dissociation. This concept can be applied to any profession or business, as well as everyday life. Association is when one is connected with something and involved as an active
September 27, 2019
ACCELERATE INTO THE LAST QUARTER OF THE YEAR
Here’s a sobering thought. This week heralds the end of the third quarter of the year. From next week, we are into the fourth and final quarter of the year. Are you going to achieve your goals this year? Or are you already writing this year off, and hoping that next year will be better?
September 20, 2019
The Springboks have a coach. Shouldn’t your business?
South Africans are gearing up to support the Springbok rugby team ahead of their World Cup campaign, which commences this weekend. Behind the scenes, their coaches have been preparing the team for months to ensure they perform to their full potential. A high-performance team simply cannot operate without its coaching staff. So why do so
September 13, 2019
BRING BACK RESPECT AS A VALUE IN BUSINESS
The media and social platforms have been abuzz the last two weeks with calls to end gender-based violence. It’s resulted in robust debate around dinner tables, at schools, and within the workplace. How did we get to this place, and what needs to be done to turn the tide? To me, it boils down to
August 30, 2019
IT’S TIME TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR BUSINESS
Today is the last day of winter. From next week, it’s spring. There’s something special about spring. The days are getting longer, which seems to bring renewed energy, the promise of growth, fresh thinking, a new start. It’s a great time to harness this positivity and energy and apply it to your business. It’s a
August 23, 2019
GOING NOWHERE FAST ON A TREADMILL
Running on a treadmill at gym has got to be one of them most boring activities. It’s a whole lot of effort, running on the spot and making no progress. Seeing the same scenery. Getting tired. The only thing preventing me from pushing the emergency stop button is the hope that I might be getting
August 16, 2019
CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR BREAKFAST
CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR BREAKFAST Morale is low. There seems to be no motivation. The team is not performing. It’s a common complaint that I am getting from prospective clients. It could be the time of year, or it could be that I am working with businesses that have grown too quickly, where changes have
July 26, 2019
HOW TO LOSE A CUSTOMER IN 10 WAYS
The concept of customer service gets thrown around in most companies and businesses. However, in many cases it’s just lip service. Customer service is of critical importance to your business. It’s key to retaining customers and extracting more value from them. It helps to build a loyal customer base that will refer friends and family
