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How To Benefit From A Horrible Boss business leadership relationships

When it is my wife's turn to choose a film for us to watch I have one specific rule. It can be any film she chooses, whatever she wants, any film at all . . . as long as it hasn't got...

Three Signs In Fists Saying No, No and No

Just Say No! delegation efficiency time management

My thirteen year old daughter absolutely loves young children. We try to visit her cousins (four, five and eight years old) in Yorkshire as often as possible because it's an...

Wasted Time: Five Ways To Reclaim It organisation productivity time management

I have to admit that on far too many occasions I have wasted time. Usually that’s from being disorganised.

Some people have the impression that I'm very organised. It's...

Habits Are Like Pearls habit perspective relationships wellbeing

A while ago I shared a story about socks. The story wasn't really about socks. It was about the the power of perspective and how it can change negative habits.

The...

Gratitude In Action gratitude kindness] wellbeing

I bang on a lot about gratitude and with good reason because it's a proper double whammy of positivity.

The recipient feels recognised and valued and the giver has had opportunity to really reflect...

Teamwork Makes Teams Work leadership listening teams

I watch far too much football. Having missed the beautiful game for so long earlier in 2020 now I don’t seem willing to pass up any opportunities. Every match I watch very quickly gets me...

Take The Shortcut efficiency time management

Last night I made a chance discovery that could change everything.

In a WhatsApp conversation with friends I found the shortcut to make my words bold.

I know! Earth shattering isn't it? Certain...

Fix A Problem business mindset money time management

Sometimes the simplest and quickest way to fix a problem is to throw money at it. They key is to recognise when you need to loosen the purse strings.

I once had a printer that kept jamming. I was...

Double Up For An Efficient System efficiency time management

Having an efficient system means that your work will be as smooth as possible and your time can be used productively.

If you don't have an efficient system then you're going to encounter...

The Many Benefits of Negotiating business mindset time management

A short while ago I wrote about wasted time and suggested that there are five ways to avoid this. Learning to say “No!” was one but another way is via negotiation.

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The Dangers Of Not Delegating delegation leadership mindset

Whenever I'm thinking about the importance of delegating effectively (and the dangers of poor delegation) I often come back to The Captain Of The Ship.

It’s a fable I first...

The Importance Of A Done List organisation time management wellbeing

You probably already know that I love a list. A list is the thing that ensures I get things done and keep moving forwards.

More than that, it is the thing that keeps me moving...

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