When I get asked what I am, I say I am a business consultant, but what exactly is a business consultant? ‘Consultant’ can be a very broad term for many areas of business improvement. And sometimes it comes with the connotation of someone swanning in and not doing an awful lot. We’ve all met them [...]
How would you say your listening skills are? Do you really listen to your team and take note of what they say? More importantly, do you know what to listen out for in what they don’t say. Being an empathetic and active listener is a key ingredient to being a good leader. Not only does [...]
Profit used to be king in so many businesses and companies and for some sectors, it most definitely still is. But for many, there has been a realisation that there is more to running a successful company than just a healthy bottom line. Let's explore why profit isn't the be all and end all. It [...]
Do you know the purpose of your business or brand? Is it clear in the company you work for or the brand you have built? One of the keys to successful growth in many businesses is knowing their purpose and by this, I mean their aim, what they stand for and strive to achieve. A [...]
