Go on…lend someone your confidence!
Our most important job as leaders and managers is to build people’s confidence. Let’s face it, with confidence SO much more is possible. Without it, we’re stifled into inaction. At times you’ll see potential in others that they themselves don’t see in themselves. So what…
Are you cooking up “meeting stew” in your business?
Let’s face it….most people in business HATE meetings. “That’s another hour of my life I won’t get back” is a commonly heard comment as the team leave the meeting room. “They’re pointless. They waste valuable time. They’re unstructured. Nothing happens afterwards. They go off on…
What standards are you setting so that your team rise?
Don’t get frustrated with your team if they are late for meetings, if they haven’t prepared for their 1-to-1 review, if they’ve sworn after hanging up the phone from a customer or if the telephone rings unanswered. Don’t get angry with the team if they’re…
How to explode your levels of self awareness
Ok, so you’re in a management or leadership position and you think you’re doing a good job. How much better do you want to be? Assuming you want to get even better than you already are, getting input from those around you is crucial. That’s…
6 Signs That It’s Time For You To Hire A Business Coach
Let’s be honest – we could all use a helping hand with our working life every now and again. This is especially true for business owners. It’s hard work building your own company from the ground up. After you’ve made some sales and started…
6 KEYS TO A WINNING TEAM
As a business owner you have to wear many hats in the course of running a successful business: Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, …and so on. But particularly in smaller businesses the most important one gets forgotten – you have to be a leader. It’s not…
LEADERSHIP V MANAGEMENT….WHEN TO SPOT WHAT’S NEEDED
What’s the general attitude of the people in your team? Would you say they are displaying the attributes of Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility. If so, well done. The chances are you are MANAGING the team effectively and LEADING in the right way. But what if you’re experiencing more Blame,…
HOW TO BECOME A BETTER MANAGER
As a business coach working with SMEs I frequently find myself discussing the subject of “Team” and how to get the most out of employees. So, if you’re a business owner then I’ve got a pretty good idea of the questions you ask yourself.
WHO DO YOU THINK IS MORE IMPORTANT – YOUR TEAM OR YOUR CUSTOMERS?
Who do you think is more important….Your team or your customers? Clearly they are both really, really important! But for those of you who chose team……I think you’re right. Because if you treat the team right and get them loving your business…. in turn they’ll…
