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
In an uncertain and ambiguous world, the leaders who have a flexible thinking style and growth mindset will succeed and bring out the best in their people. Jenny Brockis explains how to make the most of your grey matter to thrive, not just survive. Listen To the Episode Visit Jenny’s Web site here. [podcast-keep-in-touch]
We’re all used to getting peer-based recommendations from Web sites we visit. Amazon.com recommends other products to you, saying “Customers who bought this book also bought …”. LinkedIn and Facebook suggest friends and colleagues based on the connections of other people in your network. Travel review sites recommend attractions based on other travellers like you.
Are you constantly struggling to stay ahead of an overflowing inbox? There are plenty of apps, tools, and other technology to help you get control of your inbox. But most of them only help you process your e-mail faster. That can help, but it’s not enough. We get so much e-mail that it’s never fast