Focus Forward
As leaders, we are required to manage the focus of our people. When we manage the focus of our people, it means that we’re able to direct their emotions, efforts and energies. Leaders need to teach their people to focus forward. So often, I walk into organisations and notice that people are focused on one […]
Read this only if you’re overwhelmed
From coaching hundreds of managers, I’ve discovered that 95% of of them are overwhelmed. They are stressed and their thinking is somewhat cloudy. Have you ever felt like this? If you feel like this now, I’ve got some good news for you… In this short thoughtleader piece, I’m going to share with you the meaning […]
Why Your Staff Aren’t Committed — And What to Do About It
Last week, I spoke with a manager in a large organisation, and he mentioned that he was really frustrated with the commitment level in his team. He felt like people weren’t being productive and there was a sense of frustration — and because of that, key targets were being missed. After a few questions, we […]
How to Get More from Your Day Using Energy Pockets
Being aware of the highest productive points in your day can be the difference between mass implementation and mass procrastination. A theory which is called the Circadian rhythm suggests that there is a rhythm to how nature works. I believe that there is also a rhythm to how your energy works. In your day, you […]
How to Manage an Interruption without Being Rude
Working in a team can be incredibly productive. However, due to the amount of interruptions that can occur from other team members, your productivity can take a dive quickly. After doing hundreds of executive coaching hours with professionals in large corporations, I’ve noticed that one of the biggest productivity killers is being interrupted by […]
How to Stop ‘Dumb’ Meetings at Work
There are four types of meetings that you’ll be having in your team. The type of meeting you’ll be having will ultimately build the contra and results of your team. The distinctions between these types of meetings can be small; but even though they are small, they can have a huge impact. Through sitting in […]
How to Deliver Clear Messages in Meetings
One of the most important, underutilised, painful areas in many businesses is how meetings are run. Meetings can be some of the most painful experiences that we have in our day (that’s an understatement ). I speak with managers all over the world, and there’s a similiar message: all of them say that many of […]
Procrastination to Productivity
One of the greatest silent killers of productivity in the workplace is procrastination. I think all of us have procrastinated at some point in our life. Procrastination is an interesting topic that I believe can be addressed quickly and in itself shouldn’t be procrastinated. We all have our own stories about why we procrastinate. It […]
Railroads to Success
On the 23rd of January, my first son Jonah was born. He was 8.6 lbs and 54 cm (tall like his dad — I’m 6”4’). One of the biggest things that I’ve discovered with having a newborn is that your own personal routines get thrown out of whack. I’ve had very little sleep and I’ve […]
The Missing Piece to Goal Setting
Our first baby boy arriving in the next week or so! As you can see, we’ve spent time preparing his little room with the bunting, the cot, the baby bouncer and the inspiring quote (as every son of a motivational expert should have :). The date that’s coming up is imminent. Very soon, we will […]