I recently asked the following question ‘what’s the one thing your parents taught you which has really shaped who you are today?’. The response I received was overwhelming; full of inspiration, honesty, sincerity and many home truths. You see, its these truths, these powerful life lessons, that lie at the core of our very being. Here are 27 powerful life lessons our parents taught us…
Procrastination, the action of delaying or postponing something. It’s the dawdling, delaying, opportunities lost and so much more. Change your ‘someday’ thinking with my 5 practical steps you can take to stop procrastinating.
Sometimes we become so locked in our own world, so inwardly focused on thinking we can do it all ourselves and we know best, that we simply miss the opportunity to learn from others. You don’t have to go it alone. Many successful people attribute their success to having a mentor. Following in the footsteps of a mentor, someone who has been there and done it, will make it easier to navigate pitfalls and unleash your potential.
I am often asked which books I have come across which are worth a read and would recommend. So I thought I would share my recommended reading list broken down by different subject areas; personal development, business growth, sales, leadership, customer experience and skills development. If nothing else, I’m sure you’ll soon be looking for stocking fillers ideas, the gift of a good book is always a great present!
In this fast paced world how to stay focused at work, in life, on long term goals or even short term goals is the key to your success. How to stay focused and motivated to achieve your hearts desires or just a simple daily task is the difference which makes the difference.
The external market place and business arena is constantly changing, and as we know, the old rule book no longer applies. Changing dynamics in competitors; the digital revolution, new role definitions, new regulatory frameworks supported by new legislation has redefined our ‘ability to learn’ as an essential skill. Read on to find out why all leaders and business professional need to keep learning.
What makes you tick, why you do what you do and how to get (and stay) motivated are questions which fundamentally come down to understanding how you're wired as a human being.
On this adventure of life what is the game you’re playing? The first and more common game is Playing Not to Lose – the second and more exciting, more daring, rarer game is the game called Playing to Win! Which game are you playing both personally and professionally?