Training

Working as a collective should brings results beyond the reach of an individual but if a team is not managed efficiently success can all too often be measured by individuals – not the team.

Fear is a survival instinct but in modern life the times for fear should be greatly reduced in the day-to-day, and definitely in a business environment. In fact it may be that fear is actively holding you back in a business environment where such trepidation over taking risks is unnecessary and serves little purpose. 

If you don’t believe in your product no-one else will – this well tested saying carries a lot of weight because it really is true.

Confidence is contagious. If you exude confidence when discussing your business that translates into potential customers also having confidence in your product – and more importantly being willing to invest in it.

But what happens when you have every faith in your product but fail to put that into words? This can be the difference when it comes to making a success of your business.

Leaders are chosen for the qualities that have helped them to shine, but when it comes to management it is how those traits are used to nurture others that really matters.

My Mum was a funny lady and during my youth, she was constantly throwing riddles at me.

Some of her riddles came in pairs and the pairs typically had a point.

One such pair of riddles has been a huge lesson for me as I have gone through life. Here they are.

Riddle 1: What did Tarzan say when he saw the elephants coming down the road? “Here come the elephants.”

Riddle 2: What did the elephants say when they saw Tarzan coming down the road? Nothing, elephants don’t talk.

Why? Why do we get up every day and go to work?

Because that’s what is expected: Really? In most companies, the last time you saw your job description was the day you interviewed and you don’t know what is really expected, do you?

Because employees depend on us: Really? Management books say a great manager implements systems that will operate well when management is not there.

Really it’s because Mum or Dad said so!

I am a terrible “bah humbug!” when it comes to “trick or treat” but I do take a keen interest in Ghosts.