Distributed teams – where everybody doesn’t work together in the same office all the time – are a growing trend, and causes some interesting challenges for leaders and team members alike. Listen To the Episode Read the Harvard Business Review article How Virtual Teams Can Create Human Connections Despite Distance Key concepts: 1. Show Yourself […]
When actor Steve Martin was asked in an interview to share what he considered the secret to success, he replied: “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” This sums up what it means to be a success on-line, and a true thought leader. Know what you’re good at, become great at it, and share it
When do you get your best work done? Is it when you shut yourself off in a meeting room, work from home for some peace and quiet, or sit in a café for a couple of hours? If you’re lucky enough to choose your work environment, you can choose what works well for you. But
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to be super-productive, and are constantly getting things done? Then there are the others, who always seem to be working but rarely complete anything. What’s the difference? The simple answer is that if you want to get stuff done, start doing things. That sounds simple in theory,
Personal branding is for everybody, and a strong personal brand has never been as important. In this interview, Jane Anderson talks about the three elements of building a powerful personal brand: clarity, communication, and control. Listen To the Episode Visit Jane’s Web site here. [podcast-keep-in-touch]
When somebody goes to Google and they search for a topic, they’re asking themselves the question, “How do I find out about xyz?” rather than, “How do I buy something about xyz?” When they click on a link they find in Google, they’re really looking for information, not necessarily to buy. This is an important
Obviously we all use our brains, but one things leaders do especially well with their brains is pattern matching. We’re great at seeing, recognising and acting on patterns in the world – and that gives us valuable insights, judgement, and wisdom. A lot of what we call intuition comes from pattern matching – even if
Are you constantly having to fix problems in your business? Even if they are minor, they take time, cost money, shift focus, and tarnish your customer experience. In this interview, Winston Marsh asks me about four things we can do to prevent problems before they occur: Reminders: For example, a hairdresser has appointment booking software
Some business owners never intend to sell their business, and most aren’t ready to sell it right now. But if you build your business as if you could sell it, it can be more profitable, make it easier for you to take time away from it, and be more valuable in the future. In this
Many of your clients will be travelling with an iPhone, Android phone, or other smartphone. Even savvy phone users who use it regularly at home sometimes struggle when they are outside that familiar environment. We have all heard the stories of bill shock from mobile phone customers who forgot to turn off data roaming when
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