Since their introduction over a century ago, IQ tests have provided a reasonably standard and generally agreed upon way of measuring intelligence across the world. From the beginning though, they’ve been dogged by one question – how much of what they measure has any relevance to success in the wider world? Successive studies have shown…
Read More5 Cornerstone Qualities On How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur
There are literally hundreds of tiny habits that successful entrepreneurs take on board over the course of their careers but a commitment to action rather procrastination is the big one that cannot be ignored. As a wise and very ancient small, green gentlemen once so memorably observed – Do or do not. There is no…
Read More6 Steps To Keep Your Customers Close
As our world becomes ever more “connected”, a paradoxical problem heaves ever more into view – how to meaningfully engage with each other in an increasingly digitally mediated world? It’s not a question limited to the personal realm either; businesses large and small worldwide are struggling to build long-term relationships with their customers and losing…
Read MoreThe Curse Of The ‘Quick Coffee’
As a small-business owner, it’s a question I’ve come to dread – How about we grab a quick coffee to discuss? Is it because I hate coffee? Hardly. That bitter nectar is the oil my all too hectic weeks run on. Is it because I hate people? Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s…
Read MoreMaking Social Media Matter For Your Business
These days, it’s easier to count the people you know who don’t have some sort of social media presence than the ones who do. From the CEO to the guy mowing the lawn, virtually everybody out there has some sort of online platform to share their views with the world. Don’t let the ubiquity of…
Read MoreAre you Battling Busyness?
We are in the midst of a busyness epidemic. I’m busy, my co-workers are busy, you’re doubtless super busy, we’re all raising increasingly busy children. Even our pets look busy these days. Ask yourself this though – with all this busyness, how much is actually getting done? Do you find yourself occasionally pining for the…
Read More8 Signs That Make Great Bosses Stand Out From The Pack
If you’ve ever had a truly great boss, you’ll be more than aware of the incredible difference it can make to both your day-to-day working environment and your wider career. Just as an all-star teacher can transform a disinterested, C-level student into a grade-getting machine, so an inspired and inspiring boss can turn your career…
Read More6 Months to Steady a Sinking Entrepreneurial Ship
Let’s not sugarcoat it – the entrepreneurial road is often far from smooth. For every peak moment you experience there will be more than a few terrifying lows. It’s part of the journey, the price you pay for stepping away from the comfort and security of the nine-to-five. Left unattended though, those low points can…
Read MoreGet SMART And Get What You Want From Life
All too often overlooked, yet incredibly important, goal setting is essential for success in both our personal lives and our businesses. Throughout all the self-help books and growth seminars we attend, there is one common denominator – how essential goal setting truly is. We should be setting long term and short term goals for both…
Read MoreAre You Asking For It? You Should Be!
If you’re in sales and are keen to improve, did you know that your clients possess the answers to your most important questions? Yes, they do! Your clients are the key! Answering questions with questions is a key technique that results in building rapport with your clients and getting a dialogue going. It helps the…
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