From HBS “Working Knowledge” – the full piece is here. “An individual is whole and complete when their word is whole and complete, and their word is whole and complete when they honour their word,” says HBS professor Michael C. Jensen in this interview that appeared in Rotman: The Magazine of the Rotman School ofContinue reading “Integrity – Without It Nothing Works”
Category Archives: Coaching
8 questions and a why – Seth Godin
I do wish I had seen this before I set up any businesses. 8 questions and a why Who are you trying to please? What are you promising? How much money are you trying to make? How much freedom are you willing to trade for opportunity? What are you trying to change? What do youContinue reading “8 questions and a why – Seth Godin”
Firing Customers – Paddi Lund
I have hardly referred to the day I spent with Paddi, Fletcher and 20 or so delegates in Wakefield last month. It was an intense and long but ultimately uplifting day where it was a pleasure to watch the ah-ha moments in others as well as experiencing them myself. In spite of the fact thatContinue reading “Firing Customers – Paddi Lund”
Dental Practice Management – The Mastery Programme – Dr Marc Cooper in the UK in January 2010
Marc Cooper of The Mastery Company is visiting the UK in January and is delivering three evening presentations for UK dentists who want to acheive mastery in their practices. Dr Cooper has been coaching and consulting in the USA and continental Europe since 1984 and is the author of 5 books. Most dentists achieve ‘mastery’Continue reading “Dental Practice Management – The Mastery Programme – Dr Marc Cooper in the UK in January 2010”
The Foundations For Great Achievement – Philip Humbert
From the consistently excellent Philip Humbert who’s weekly newsletter is a constant inspiration. If there is only one newsletter you receive make sure that it’s Philip’s, subscribe at http://www.philiphumbert.com The Foundations For Great Achievement I’ve been studying human achievement for almost 50 years (professionally for over 30 years), and the longer I do this work,Continue reading “The Foundations For Great Achievement – Philip Humbert”
The Art of Possibility
Thanks to Marc Cooper for pointing me at this wonderful video of Benjamin Zander presenting The Art of Possibility. Please take 30 minutes and watch. http://www.poptech.org/popcasts/popcasts.aspx?lang=&viewcastid=211
Seven habits of highly organised entrepreneurs
Succinct reminder of good habits from businesszone Economic recovery is now in sight but the pressure is still on to create equity and drive profit, and every minute counts in the life of an entrepreneur. Can being better organised really hold the key to being more profitable? Sue Reeve, founder of lifestyle management company ConsiderContinue reading “Seven habits of highly organised entrepreneurs”
On the Pop in North Yorkshire
I enjoyed a couple of working days in Yorkshire last week. I met old and new friends including Janet Mason from DPAS who I bumped into outside a Dental Practice in a certain market town. This particular practice has been in place for a couple of years but hasn’t managed to get as far asContinue reading “On the Pop in North Yorkshire”
The Monday Morning Quote #51
People are empowered when they switch from a perspective of “I can’t” to “How can I?”. Thomas Leonard
How to Work Better
This came from the blog Jean-Marc Le Tissier // Fresh Ideas at Work 1. Do one thing at a time 2. Know the problem 3. Learn to listen 4. Learn to ask questions 5. Distinguish sense from nonsense 6. Accept change as inevitable 7. Admit mistakes 8. Say it simple 9. Be calm 10. SmileContinue reading “How to Work Better”
The Incisal Edge 