Every meeting you attend – either virtually or in the flesh – is an opportunity to increase your value to others.
Here’s a list of ten simple but effective actions that will help you to become not only more valuable in meetings, but also sought after as the person to have at a meeting. [Read more]
tags | Adding value, Effective meetings, Getting things done, Increasing your value, Linkedin, Meetings, Personal advantage, Personal productivity, Productive meetings
There’s a short but incredibly powerful statement that will immediately distinguish you from other people and other businesses. It’s made up of just five simple words – 18 characters, but sets a standard unreachable for most.
It’s very easy to say, but much harder to deliver on – and that’s what makes it so valuable. [Read more]
tags | Business advantage, Customer service, Differentiating yourself, Linkedin, People skills, People strategy, Personal advantage, Reliability, Uniqueness
It’s great to get inspired and motivated by a speaker, book or comment from a client, but it’s even better to harness that peak motivational state to take action.
This can be a real blind-spot for people and I’m keen to share two simple insights that will make sure you take full advantage of your fantastic feelings when they occur. [Read more]
tags | Getting things done, Inspiration, Motivation, Personal achievement, Personal advantage, Personal productivity, Procrastination
Your highest and most satisfying level of performance happens when who you are – your identity – aligns with what you do – your actions. This authenticity in action, or congruence of your internal calling and gifts with your external behaviour and works, is unique and powerful. It’s what separates you from the pack, now and for the long-term. [Read more]
Yesterday, I met with a fantastic group of business people for a coffee. This was the Northside Coffee Mornings weekly get-together. What started recently as a few followers on Twitter has resulted in a large social gathering of energized professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. I’ve been to many coffee meetings in my life, but this one taught me a critical lesson. [Read more]
Boom or bust, it’s always a good time to sharpen up your key skills in preparation for opportunities that can and will present themselves. Even if you are on top of your game and things have never been better, you will benefit handsomely from taking your key skills to the next level – especially the three covered in this article. [Read more]
