In business (and in life) we all want to continuously improve, don’t we? Whether this means improving a habit that is already creating results, or changing a behaviour that isn’t. Beyond writing a business plan, one of the fastest ways to create breakthrough results is to find a mentor.
In this post we’ll look at 4 universal qualities of a great mentor. If you’re looking to become a better mentor or about to start a mentoring program, consider these qualities. Read More…
Have you ever tried something new in business and been surprised by the results? I know I have. In fact, it’s one of the very best ways to learn something new.
Today every business would like to succeed online. Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. Online success requires a new set of habits and actions that reduce the ‘friction’ of the buying process, to make it as easy as possible for customers to buy online.
In this article, we’ll look at a formula that boosts online sales by reducing common customer “pain” points. Read More…
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Earlier this year I invested time in finding publications and reports from 2011 to 2013 that provide deep insights into Digital Futures. Many of these I tweeted in a special called ‘Reports for Digital Directors’.
My goal was to find quality material that would help today’s Digital Directors understand the biggest digital trends.
Whether you’re a Product Manager looking to launch your product online, or a Chief Digital Officer on the company board, these 20 reports from the world’s thought leaders will give you a sneak peak into the future. Read More…
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You walk into your home office and instead of finding it a relaxing place to work, you’re unsettled by the piles of paper you can’t bring yourself to throw out. You would love to wheel in a huge recycling bin, and shovel all that paper away. But you’re certain there’s valuable information in that mess – whether it’s your note for that million dollar invention or an idea for that great book you’ve always wanted to write. Read More…
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In companies we often study the structure and practice of successful brands. So why not study a discipline that has been around in many forms for thousands of years? Within this post we explore 3 lessons for leaders based on the principles of martial arts and their focus on development of body, mind and character. Read More…
Our success in all aspects of life requires us to untangle complex problems or opportunities and make them simple enough to act on. Bringing this sense of ‘simplicity’ to specific subjects (whether it’s deciding how to enter a new market or take a new pathway in your career) is a sought-after skill.
Rich Picturing is a technique to breakdown and simplify ill-defined problems and dynamic opportunities by drawing detailed (“rich”) representations of them. The technique has many applications and can include everything from quick sketches to detailed cartoons. Read More…
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Every high performing collaborator has their magician’s bag of tricks to help them create workshop wizardry.
These secret tools can transform a meeting from one where people are waiting turns (or clambering for space) to get their voice heard, to ‘collaboration zones’ where participants are on their feet and engaged.
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Do you ever find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day to get through all that we have to do? Over the last ten years I’ve taken an interest in the study and application of productivity.
More than ever we need to find new ways to manage the ‘busyness’ in life, while at the same time keeping our mind calm and uncluttered, so we have all our resources available to focus on our goals.
I want to share with you 6 digital tools I use every day and how they save me 350 hours per year.
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It’s the weekend and you receive an unexpected call from your manager. The team has been asked to prepare a strategy within the next month to be delivered to the Board of Directors. And the bonus, your manager tells you, you’re the person to deliver on this commitment! On Monday morning you’ll need to explain to your team how you’ll tackle this.
If you’re a leader in an organisation you’ve likely had a call like this. If you’re a director of your own business, the call was likely very similar, but perhaps it was from a client needing to solve a particular problem.
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed or, the reverse, bored at work? Do you find that time goes slower when this happens and that everything becomes a struggle?
We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t feel like this from time to time. But, while a bit of stress can be a motivator, ongoing overwhelm or boredom can rob us of the feeling that we’re living and working towards our full potential. Read More…
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