This is a summary of a LinkedIn Live broadcast that can be found here https://www.linkedin.com/posts/garrycrosby_linkedinlive-activity-6754321481607462914-UupO Are leaders born or made? Can you be born a highly charismatic leader? Or do you have to learn and improve? Well, in my opinion, I think great leaders are…
In any sales process, I say to my clients that if your prices aren’t published somewhere, you should introduce them into the conversation nice and early. That way, no-one is surprised and those that don’t want to make the level of investment needed for your…
We live in extraordinary times, but it is said that crisis shows character. That is, when a crisis occurs, a person’s true character emerges. Disruption of the kind we are experiencing now leads to a profound sense of dislocation from our normal reality. The usual…
No, this is nothing to do with Phil and Kirstie, just a look at the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on our daily lives and our businesses. In particular, the impact that dislocation can have on our ability to rationalise the present and plan…
Have you ever wondered why so many businesses go bust? Around 12% of companies go out of business every year – that’s about 1 in every 8 going to the wall, with all the subsequent impact on owners and their families. There’s plenty of…
Long after the anti-sneeze screens and hand sanitiser stations have disappeared, employees, managers and leaders will be mulling over the new ideas and working practices that have surfaced during and after lockdown. I believe that this period has accelerated our ideas and attitudes to…
If you’re a Business Victim, You may NEVER be Successful Have you ever had that feeling of being in a downward spiral? It can be quite scary. Unable to break the cycle, snap yourself out of it and get yourself back on track. Unfortunately, if…
Many business owners don’t need a coach. There, I’ve said it. Coaching is not for everyone. It requires a particular kind of commitment to change that many people aren’t ready to make yet. It also requires an investment (in time, effort or money) that many…
Many business owners recognise the need for a Business Coach – they understand that it is a great help to have someone to keep them accountable, to act as a sounding board (the best antidote to the loneliness of leadership) and to give them guidance.…
How to create an actionable Business Plan Everyone starts with all good intentions. The catalyst being I want to grow or maybe start my own business. One of the first areas you think about will be to write a business plan. Surely once you’ve done…
