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To Bio or Non Bio - That is the question 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
There’s no doubt that we Fellas are really grateful for the hard work of you Ladies when our shirts turn up in that magical way when we left them lying around – now looking clean, well pressed and sme...
Seeing ourselves through the "opinion of others" 20 Aug 2013 | 02:55 pm
I am the first to admit that I will have encountered critics over the years and It helps not to be viewed as perfect! In life, any opinion must be weighed by the constructive or fair way it is made. ...
How is your opinion influenced? 19 Aug 2013 | 04:13 pm
Who of us would ever suggest we were anything but fair, reasoned and balanced? It’s a big claim and the only way of judging would be to be very honest with ourselves or take some opinions of others. ...
The “Key to Failure” – what might it be? 12 Jul 2013 | 04:08 pm
Do you think you are capable of pleasing “all of the people all of the time”? I would suggest it’s unlikely and it’s a function of good business to make tough decisions and be a genuine leader in cir...
Do you "Teach" or just give answers? 8 Jul 2013 | 02:08 pm
Learning is a vital part of life and provides opportunities that would otherwise not arise. In my Home Town it has always concerned me that poor standards of teaching have let young people down an...
How much do we need to achieve to be satisfied? 2 Jul 2013 | 02:07 pm
Successful people are dedicated and committed to their goals and in some cases find “enough is never enough”. It’s a shame when people don’t stop momentarily to reflect on what they have achieved and...
Coaching can bring high growth through fresh eyes 27 Jun 2013 | 03:34 pm
Every business can benefit from an assessment from time to time and for those willing, the benefits that result are high. Whether it is done internally or externally, taking an objective opinion can ...
Are we in need or re-calibrating? 26 Jun 2013 | 05:10 pm
As we develop our skills and our careers progress we start to increase our confidence. It’s a natural benefit of success. There are possible dangers too, of course. Confidence can increase our self...
BEST sales people change opinions 21 Jun 2013 | 02:11 pm
Never forget……... A loud voice cannot compete with a clear voice – even if it’s a whisper. Barry Neil Kaufman Everyone thinks they can sell but the real question is “how well can they sell?” If so...
LinkedIn has genuine value when used well 19 Jun 2013 | 01:52 pm
I was pleased last year to be advised that my LinkedIn Profile was in the “Top Ten Per Cent” viewed globally. To think that I was “dragged” to it by colleagues reminds me that when something is worth...
