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
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June 7, 2019
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 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
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
March 22, 2019
HAS LOAD SHEDDING EXPOSED YOUR RISK MANAGEMENT?
Load shedding in South Africa is the new “f” word. It’s on everyone’s lips, it’s been all consuming and everyone is moaning. It’s no wonder as it affects all our lives and businesses are no doubt suffering because of it. But we can’t just throw our hands in the air and whine that this is
March 1, 2019
HUMILITY: THE SOFTER SIDE OF HARD CORE BUSINESS
Today is my birthday! Birthdays are often a time for reflection, and after meeting my Great Niece for the first time this week, my reflections and thoughts turned to mushy softer issues. Business is hard core, cut throat, driven and ruthless. Without a dash of humility, we can lose sight of the fact that people
February 22, 2019
OUR COACHING CLIENTS: WHICH AVATAR ARE YOU?
The business and executive coaching industry has gained momentum over the 11 years that I have been actively coaching clients. The mystery of what we do is slowly disappearing, yet one of the most common myths about coaching is still prevalent: that coaching is for under-performing businesses and individuals who need rescuing! On the contrary,
February 15, 2019
KEEP YOUR PASSION FOR YOUR BUSINESS ALIVE
Valentine’s Day has come and gone and for a brief moment the focus was on relationships: love, passion, admiration and appreciation. While many poo-poo the commercialisation of Valentine’s Day, there is something to be said for forcing one to focus on your relationship. There is no doubt that relationships require work and a conscious decision
December 14, 2018
REVIEW. REFLECT. RECHARGE. REFRESH.
It’s that time of the year when everything grinds to halt and people take a well deserved break from the rat race. Successful business owners and executives don’t stop for a minute. Even when you are not working, you are thinking about working. You feel guilty when you take a break for yourself. Sound familiar?
October 12, 2018
12 Essential Building Blocks for Growing Your Business
Sometimes in order to go forwards, you need to go backwards. Many businesses I encounter are successful despite themselves, but they reach a ceiling that they struggle to break through. It’s at this point that it’s a good time to go back to basics, to ensure that the essential building blocks for a solid foundation
