Bill Ford is an Executive Coach and you can read his profile here. He writes a regular ezine and you can subscribe through his website www.coachingdirectors.com. This is a great little book which will repay a read (or two), it is free of gimmicks, BS and magic tricks. A great read to start a great newContinue reading “The Weekend Read 16 – High Energy Habits by Bill Ford”
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Happy New Year
I generally find New Year celebrations to be false, unnecessarily alcohol fueled and associated with the “piecrust” resolutions of which our grandmothers warned us. I have already faced one disappointment in 2009, having suffered from a persistent chest irritation I decided (with pressure from family) to miss the Glandore Harbour Swim at 10.30 this morning.Continue reading “Happy New Year”
Expertise and passion
From Seth Godin’s blog which is essential reading for all who either own or work in businesses. Subscribe here. Should the person who runs the customer service operations at a ski school also be required to love skiing? Can the CFO of a large church be an atheist? Does the head of marketing at KodakContinue reading “Expertise and passion”
The Monday Morning Quote #19
“Confidence is a habit that can be developed by acting as if you already had the confidence you desire to have.” Brian Tracy http://www.briantracy.com
The Weekend Read: 13 – Winning by Clive Woodward
Topical enough, as the Autumn International Rugby circus reaches its conclusion with Wales the only team to beat southern hemisphere opposition. So perhaps it’s a good time to take another look at this book from the man who facilitated what is arguable England’s greatest sporting triumph since 1966. As a Welshman (albeit with an IrishContinue reading “The Weekend Read: 13 – Winning by Clive Woodward”
Selfless Selling
This is from the excellent Robert Middleton http://www.actionplan.com It’s a good alternative to all the “ethical selling for professionals” courses. The Spirit of Selfless Selling The words “sell, sales and selling” may be the most misunderstood in the English language. We see selling as a necessary evil, something to be avoided at all costs, an undertaking that’sContinue reading “Selfless Selling”
The Weekend Read 10 – The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
OK I admit it, this is more than just a weekend read but you need a place to start. Subtitled as: ‘A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self’ we’re obviously back in tree hugging territory here, a place of which I’m very fond. I enjoy the nitty gritty of spreadsheets, cash flows andContinue reading “The Weekend Read 10 – The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron”
The Surgeon’s Gap
My first awareness of Dan Sullivan was 6 or 7 years ago when a friend returned from a session with Dan in Toronto and gave me a copy of a presentation called “The Gap”. I have recently listened to the tape again and this time it clicked with me. Is it that I’m just aContinue reading “The Surgeon’s Gap”
The Wisdom of John Ruskin – The Common Law of Business Balance.
I refer all my clients to this quotation from John Ruskin, it is particularly useful when converting from the NHS with its promotion of pile high, sell cheap. Ruskin was a fascinating man, a real polymath. Here’s a link to a Wikipedia page. Why not have it printed and framed to hang in your receptionContinue reading “The Wisdom of John Ruskin – The Common Law of Business Balance.”
Geoff Burch – All Over The Shop
7.30pm is not a great TV time for me but thanks to the wonder that is the BBC iPlayer I was able to catch the first episode of Geoff Burch’s show. I have seen Geoff speak on a couple of occasions and enjoyed his presentation style and always learned something from him. This series onContinue reading “Geoff Burch – All Over The Shop”
The Incisal Edge 