A thought from Michael Neill on why psychologically we find it easier to give than to ask. — There’s a two-part question I often ask people on sales and business building trainings: Would you find it easier to walk into a room and try and get a million dollars from
When Brian Norgard, Entrepreneur and Ex-CPO of Tinder tweeted ‘The most expensive way to pay for anything is with time’ the response was far-reaching. 896 retweets, over 3,000 likes and a barrage of comments. Perhaps it was the very fact the statement was left so open for interpretation that made
It has been funny (*insert your own adjective*) old year. When it came to client gifts I wanted to send something that considered the – frankly bizarre – last 12 months, but also put some focus on the future. No pressure then. On contemplation, I had a number of options
A lovely story from the Founder of Huit Denim, David Hieatt. As a kid, my dad told me about the companies he had worked for as an electrician in the Merchant Navy. There was only one he loved. He told me stories about them that made them stand out. Like
My discussion with Karron Whitter of Clark Holt (recorded in September) couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. As businesses struggle to decide what they need from their office space, the videos below cover everything you need to consider before entering a dialogue with your landlord. You can watch it
Why read this book? If ever there was a time to consider your relationship with change, it would be now. A slightly clumsy set up doesn’t detract from the very powerful parable at the centre of this short book. If you embrace the story, you’ll take the opportunity to explore
It’s a fact that most agencies spend a disproportionate amount of time trying to find a truly ‘U’ USP and the reality is that you aren’t unique. If you can accept that, you may be starting the journey towards enlightenment – and ultimately towards becoming more valuable to your clients
This little gem of a video was brought to my attention by Cameron Colquhoun, Chief Executive at Neon Century Intelligence. If you can get past the less than 4k video quality (who knew we’d come so far since 2011?) Then this video still has a wonderful moral to it. In short, be
Take a moment to ask 5-10 people whether they think you’re a listener or a talker – be clear that they can only choose one. Whatsapp them, call them or drop them an email – and then wait with bated breaths as they decide your fate. I’d suggest you contact people
I hope this discussion between myself and Ruth Johnson – consummate HR Professional and Director at INK Group – directs you towards making better informed decisions regarding your home working policies. I also hope it provides some reassurance, and allows you to assess the positive potential and the possible pitfalls
