Leading from the front
One rainy day during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington rode up to a group of soldiers attempting to raise a wooden beam to a high position. The corporal in charge
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Performance Success
How creative are you?
The ability to create something novel and appropriate, creativity is essential to the entrepreneurship and is at the heart of any thriving business. It gets new businesses started and sustains the best companies
Effort counts TWICE!
My experiences tell me effort is an important ingredient in performing at your best. In fact, there some smart research quoted in Diary of a Brilliant Kid: Top Secret Guide to
You get what you give
Fred Jenkins was a senior manager of a successful company that turned over millions of pounds and employed hundreds of people. One day, Fred was working late into the day
Coffee stain on your shirt – give the 90/10 Principle a go
I was on my way to a meeting with a VIP client and I was running a few minutes late. "Never mind," I said to myself. "I can catch up the
Another f-word to keep in mind
The f-word I'm thinking about this time is FOCUS. To focus on something is to put all of your attention on it. It's a powerful technique that can boost your productivity,
The f-word and keeping your enthusiasm
"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill They say that enthusiasm is contagious and I'm sure you'd agree that this is true. The amount of enthusiasm
Trusting your gut instincts
It's important to trust your gut instincts. A while back I was asked to run a series of workshops for some senior managers. It was my first gig with the organisation that
Why decision making is key
"A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided." Tony Robbins Decision making is one of the most important