What gets you out of bed in the morning?
The answer to this question can be quite revealing. Do you jump out of bed, ready and excited to work on the day’s projects? Or do you feel rising levels of stress and anxiety th
Why being ‘lonely at the top’ isn’t good for you, or for business
Our careers, and lives, are a culmination of many choices that when added up over time, create our life’s trajectory. Not many people start out their career planning to make some
What does success mean to you?
Like skipping to the end of a good book to find out what happens, imagine you are able to fast-forward to the last chapter of your life. Looking back over the course of your existe
How time plays a bigger role in your success than you might think
You’ve set SMART goals for yourself and your team. They’re specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic. You’ve even set the deadline for when you’d like to tick
How do I mobilize my team when working from home?
As the world edges out of lockdowns, businesses are continuing to adapt to new working practices. Many teams may still be finding their feet in the new hybrid working environment w
What to do when life moves the goalposts (again)
Studies show that more people are pursuing safety rather than taking risks as the pandemic continues to impact businesses and economies around the world. A survey for consulting pl
Goal setting: Your roadmap to success
An idea you wake up with is unlikely to be achieved in a day. So how do you get to where you want to be?
How can I improve my decision-making?
You make thousands of decisions every day—ranging from smaller insignificant ones, to those of great importance. But have you ever stopped to think about how you make decisions?
What does Intel’s powerful microchip have in common with the Volkswagen Beetle?
Heavy fog found me sitting in a crowded lounge at Sydney Airport when Tony and Carlo asked if they could join me at my table. After we had introduced ourselves, our conversation su
Humility goes a long way for leaders, but it is not enough to get results
“Egos drive people in every occupation” (Heenan, 2012, pp. 19). Unfortunately, when humility is absent, leaders lose the ability to listen and focus on what is important. Jim C