Winston Churchill summed it up perfectly when he said: ‘Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.’ This is even more pertinent when applied to leadership. Leading by example is by far the most successful way to motivate people and inspire them to give their best effort. Leaders are not […]
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When I was asked to be on Sam Thomas’ Podcast: ‘Everyone has a story to tell’, I thought I’d just chat about the Atlantic Row and throw in a few business anecdotes. Since I came back, I’ve been easing back into my business life and I’ve been interested in the parallels between training for the […]
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It’s exactly a month since we made landfall in Antigua after rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. I’ve starting to get back to some form of work schedule, but what else have I learned and noticed since my return ? Work is only ever going to be ‘part of my life’ and not ‘all […]
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No doubt like me you’re seeing the term ‘Playbook’ appearing in more and more posts ranging from those helping your business to those helping your personal finances. With so much leading sales content originating in the US, I’ve been a regular consumer of such language for quite some time now. So much so that it […]
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You know that expression ‘Lonely at the top’? Well it especially applies to running a company. A Founder/Director is likely to sacrifice a significant amount of time, sleep and often their social life, to make sure their business stays on track. The job can be tough and challenging, especially when they’re also the primary revenue […]
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