Leadership is more than just setting Bold Goals, developing an Inspiring Plan, and Rewarding and Recognising your team until they succeed. Sometimes, Tough Love is required. Tough Love is when you look to drive your team harder than they have been driven before, in order to succeed. It’s when you see their objections as weak excuses for not wanting to leave their comfort zone, and you just ignore them. Tough Love is a tough balancing act. Too much Tough Love and you can demotivate your team, make them rebel and resist your words, too little and you will need to give them the impetus to kick on ..read more

A friend recently asked me, “If you could invite 5 leaders to dinner and spend the evening debating leadership, who would you invite and why?” It didn’t take me long to think of an answer. Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jesus, and Mohammad are all people I’d like to invite. For me, these are 5 of the greatest leaders in history, through their actions they have all left enduring legacies which have changed the world for the better. Also, each of them started to lead and then became famous for leading, non of them became leaders and then started to lead. Leadership is about action ..read more

When we set our minds to it, are dedicated, and are willing to persevere until we succeed, it’s truly amazing what we can achieve. Diana Nyad is one of the first people who comes to mind when I think of determination. She was the first person to swim the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without using a shark cage. The mere concept of trying to swim 110 miles would put 99.9% of people off, but the fact that she did it without a shark cage is just the icing on the cake, and you would think that no one would be crazy enough to try it. This effort took a staggering 55 hours to complete, of whic ..read more

Social media has become one of the most effective ways for businesses to promote their brand, interact with customers, and boost the company’s presence online. With many social media platforms to choose from, it is a challenge to manage them all at once. According to recent statistics, there are 4.76 billion people around the world who now use social media and 137 million new users have come online within the last 12 months. To put that in perspective, in 2000, there were only 413 million people online. The internet and social media show no signs of slowing down, which means your business con ..read more

It’s no secret that unplanned absences in the workplace can have a negative impact on productivity and morale. When workers are absent, it often falls to their colleagues to pick up the slack, which can lead to frustration and decreased efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the causes of absenteeism and offer strategies for combating it. Understand the Root Causes of Absenteeism There can be a number of underlying issues that lead to unplanned absences, such as stress, fatigue, burnout, and illness. Taking the time to understand what is causing the absences is key to developing ..read more

You are constantly recording videos and trying to promote them on social media, optimizing the title, description and on online communities, but maybe you still don’t see the results you are looking for.  What’s the ideal way to get results? What exactly do you need to do to achieve this? The real answer is to add subtitles. As interesting as it sounds, adding subtitles to a video makes a real difference and is especially helpful when your audience is watching videos without sound in public, or needs it in another language.  Well, let’s not wait any further and dive deeper into this ..read more

Thinking of starting your own small manufacturing business? It can be challenging, sure, but with a couple of wise steps and some forward-thinking, you will be able to get it done. In this article, we will cover some tips on how to plan and execute the right steps to get you up and running in no time! 1. What Product Are You Manufacturing? This question is the most important one for you to answer since this will determine what you need regarding infrastructure and equipment. Choose something you are interested in, have the necessary skills to manufacture, and are passionate about which woul ..read more

Starting your own business is an exciting but challenging endeavor, and choosing the right location is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.  When opening a business, finding the perfect spot can be a game-changer for success. This article will provide some critical factors you should consider when choosing a location for your business. Know Your Target Audience Before you start scouting locations, it’s essential to understand your target audience. Who are your ideal customers? What are their interests and needs?  Identifying your target market can help you choose a loc ..read more

Humanity is at the peak of its technological breakthroughs, and we’re witnessing the advent of various disruptive technologies. Gradually, these hi-tech systems have earned their place in our very existence, most significantly in the business realm, and they show no signs of backing out sooner or later.  Speaking of a groundbreaking piece of technology that is transforming the face of the business world, especially the human resources management department, AI is definitely one for the picking.  Considering its dexterity in data analysis, diagnosis, and prediction, HR has never been ..read more

In order for your business to be as successful as possible, you need the best team. Having great employees helps all aspects of your business and helps you continue to grow and thrive. Unfortunately, retaining top talent is far from easy. There are always competitors looking to poach great workers, and these people know their worth and aren’t afraid to jump ship if they feel you aren’t appreciating them enough. As a result, you need to do all you can to retain them, and that is exactly what this guide is going to take a closer look at. Read on to learn about some of the most helpful ways to r ..read more