Management

How a little distraction can go a long way

How a little distraction can go a long way – Part 1

Distractions are hard to avoid as we work on our business and many of them essentially warrant our immediate attention (aka Fire Fighting). However, these distractions can also divert our attention from the most important task of taking a look at the bigger picture of building the actual business. One good case of distractions getting …

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The Challenges and Rewards of Diversifying Your Team

The Challenges and Rewards of Diversifying Your Team

As business owners and managers of teams, we sometimes stereotype the behaviour of people from certain cultures when it comes down to working with them. At times, managing a culturally diverse team can be demanding. But can the business benefit from it? Managing a business team with members coming from different cultural backgrounds has its …

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Gratitude - it's not enough to feel it

Gratitude – it’s not enough to feel it.

What is gratitude? Why do we need to express it? Business Owners understand that they need to keep their team motivated and productive. Research shows that business owners and teams benefit from expressing gratitude often. According to Forbes ,expressing gratitude has scientifically proven benefits to you : * Gratitude creates more opportunities to establish connections. …

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How the Failures of Others Can Help You to Succeed in Business

You may have come across the term ‘the paradox of failure’. It’s the idea that failure can actually produce success – but how does that actually work, in real terms? In this article, we’ll explore how failure can occasionally be a great thing for you to succeed in business. Feelings of Failure All of us have …

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Over-Simplifying Things Can Lead to an Error in Judgement

Over-Simplifying Things Can Lead to an Error in Judgement

The human brain constantly seeks to make sense of the world around us. As a result, it’s highly adept at over-simplifying things – but this can cause problems in business terms. Over-simplifying without gathering sufficient information can lead to errors in judgement. The Halo Effect In his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman refers …

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Why do Ideas Fail? When They’re Not Geared Towards Action!

Why do Ideas Fail? When They’re Not Geared Towards Action!

Few feelings are more enjoyable than the sensation of having a great idea. However, all too often, our most innovative thoughts are lost forever – simply because we allow distraction to get in the way. Everyday life takes our mind elsewhere, and before we know it, the great idea is lost forever. This is especially …

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The Benefits of Sharing in Your Business

The Benefits of Sharing in Your Business

Most of us recognise the benefits of sharing in our personal lives, finding satisfaction in the simple act of giving time or knowledge to a friend, partner or passer-by.  When it comes to the business world, however, the benefits of sharing are often overlooked. Determination and single-mindedness are undoubtedly useful qualities if you’re striving for …

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Is Your Stubbornness Holding Your Business Back or Helping it Grow?

Is Your Stubbornness Holding Your Business Back or Helping it Grow?

Stubbornness isn’t always a negative trait. In fact, in some circumstances, it can actually help your business to flourish. However, being obstinate in the wrong areas  can serve the reverse purpose by holding your company back and preventing it from achieving its full potential. So how can being stubborn assist and hamper  on your business? …

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How to Tell if Your Business Really Needs Help

Ask any business owner whether they need help with their company, and it’s likely you’ll get an answer in the affirmative. In all honesty, there are very few businesses that wouldn’t welcome additional help at some stage – whether it’s extra finances, an extra pair of hands or some much-needed professional advice. In most instances, …

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