Hit the ‘Refresh Button’ for 2013

Whether you are thinking of your business or yourself, here’s an exercise that will put some currency in your ‘success’ account for 2013 and, if my experience is anything to go by, “it only works!” It works even more if you have done this before because you now know it works – you believe – […]

By |2018-02-02T11:57:45+00:00January 2nd, 2013|General|0 Comments

Leadership – The Next Generation

Happy New Year, I had the privilege to spend much of my time last year helping enable the aspiring and future leaders within my client’s businesses. I’ve now put together a one-year Open Leadership Programme for the ‘next generation’ of leadership in businesses. I have also invited three special contributors: a world-class performance psychologist who has helped […]

By |2018-02-02T11:57:45+00:00January 2nd, 2013|General|0 Comments

Passing the Baton – The Family Business Challenge

Passing the Baton – Business Succession Planning Business & Family Considerations Business Succession for Families is not hugely complex on the face of it but my experience is that it can be complex for one simple reason – we are dealing with people and families and as we all know they are not simple and […]

By |2018-02-02T11:57:45+00:00August 17th, 2012|General|0 Comments

Will your cheques be cashed in 2012??

Oscar Wilde was quoted as saying “Good resolutions are simply cheques that men draw on a bank where they have no account” So here’s an exercise that will put some currency in your account for 2012 and, if my experience is anything to go by, “it only works!” Set aside a quiet hour with a […]

By |2018-02-02T11:57:46+00:00January 1st, 2012|General|0 Comments

Communicating Values that turn into Action!

Netflix, one of America’s largest providers of on-demand internet streaming video, is a great example of how to communicate values that underpin their culture – which they call their ‘Freedon & Responsibility Culture’. Have a look through the attached and ask yourself “what is the culture of my business and is it explicitly communicated and managed or […]

By |2018-02-02T11:57:46+00:00June 27th, 2011|General|0 Comments

PROBABLY THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU WILL MAKE FOR 2011

I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions but this time of year can present an opportunity for you to stop, reflect and look forward to an even more meaningful and successful 2011. Set aside a quiet hour with a pen and paper and try the following: But before you start, this investment has every chance […]

By |2018-02-02T11:57:46+00:00December 30th, 2010|General|0 Comments

Autonomy, Mastery & Purpose…

One of the big issues I’m continually coming across is that of ‘Staff Engagement’. How do we get the very best from our people in these extraordinarily challenging times – whether it be change initiatives, business development or whatever. This video link is worth 12mins of your time – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc DaveG

By |2018-02-02T11:57:46+00:00September 19th, 2010|General|0 Comments

A Sporting Perspective

It was great to hear Billy Walsh, Irish Boxing Team Coach, yesterday at the Dublin Chamber Business Owners Network talk about some simple truths that radically changed the results the Irsh Boxing Team has got in recent years. They have won nearly ten times the amount of world class medals in the last seven years than […]

By |2016-03-08T14:51:07+00:00January 30th, 2010|General|0 Comments
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