Do you know that 75% of employees are disengaged or disinterested in the workplace? This got me thinking. How is it that people volunteer and are enthusiastic about what they are doing, even though there is no material reward? While…
Building the Capacity of Others
As the leader, what you want most is for your people to be able to grow and develop, preferable in your organisation, so they don’t go elsewhere. You want them to be engaged in what they do, even excited and…
Sensing the future for your business
As I turn out the lights, my eyes become more alert to what is there, in the future. I see it unfolding before me. I don’t know if the light I see is real or if I am imagining it,…
Keeping Good People
Retaining good staff can be a battle. People always seem to be on the lookout for something better. Of course you can offer them a truck load of benefits and bonuses to keep them there; however, there are somethings that…
Building a Business with Purpose
Starting out on the journey of building a soulful business comes with lots of dreams and passion. You feel that you are on purpose and going to change the world. However, once the business gets going, it can often leave…
The Secret of Great Businesses
What it is that makes some businesses stand out amongst the crowd of all other businesses? What is it that draws consumer confidence and loyalty from their employees? Why is it that some businesses absolutely thrive, while others struggle to…
Get Smart – Talk to Your Team
When it comes to restructuring your business, it is important to include your team in the process. They are the ones who are out there doing the work. They have the connections with the customers and most of the time…
Refuel the Passion to Avoid Burnout
Being a business owner can really suck sometimes. Let’s face it: it can suck the life right out of you! You put in years of work getting the business up and running but all you seem to get back is…
Finding the Spirit in your Business
When you started your business, you had a vision. It will be a happy place, people will love to come and work here, our customers will love us, we will have a positive impact on the community and I will…
Operating from Spirit
Today let’s talk about what does it feel like when your business is operating from Spirit.