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10 Habits from the most productive people
We all face the same challenge – there are only 24 hours in a day. Yet some people seem to have an uncanny ability to get things done no matter what. Even when juggling multiple projects, they achieve what they set out to do without fail.
Tips to Inspire Those you Lead
“Good leaders make people feel that they’re at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference to the success of the organisation. When that happens people feel centred and that gives their work meaning.” Warren G. Bennis
Why Every Leader is a Salesperson
What images or thoughts come to mind when you hear the word “salesperson”?
Delivering high growth in a manufacturing company
Having established Sylmar Technology as one of the leading suppliers of high quality solid surface products to both domestic and commercial markets in the UK over 25 years, the board might have been forgiven for believing that the business was performing near to its full potential.
Keys to Keeping your Motivation Levels High
As a leader, you know one of your key tasks is to keep your team motivated. To do so, you need to constantly remind your people of the company’s vision, hold them accountable to targets, mentor them, and support them in their work. The challenge is then to stay motivated yourself.
Creating the Right Mindset for Success
Dealing with the inevitable ups and downs of growing a company can be a difficult challenge. So, to help you create the right mindset for success in your business ventures and stay mentally strong, I have listed below some ideas which may help you:
Excuses not to innovate
I frequently come across businesses that have great ideas but just can’t seem to progress them. Upon further questioning a list of excuses soon emerge.
Are you making bad decisions?
I continue to be astounded by the number of poor decisions made within organisations. In hindsight it is obvious that the decisions are bad ones, but how come they are made in the first place.
How to avoid “shiny toy” syndrome……
Variety is the spice of life. However, if you (like me) see the world as an exciting mass of opportunities to learn, try and create new things, you know that variety can be dangerous.