This a complete breakdown with examples of how to sell anything to anyone. Use it, save it, share it, because it will be something you can apply day to day. “People don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole!” This is probably one of the most…

Good is the enemy of Great. This is today’s modern business problem. — In this blog, I will break down the key concepts of Good to Great. The founding idea of this book is important now more than ever, as the biggest threat to companies is complacency. This book is the antidote to complacency and delivers a roadmap you can copy on your…

Storytelling isn’t just for creatives or business superpowers. It is something you can learn and apply in your work once you understand the foundations of the art. To break down the art of storytelling and save you hours of research I have studied the worlds greatest storytellers. Think of the…

Passion is the X factor that has separated the ordinary from the extraordinary. It is the passionate ones that find a deeper purpose and meaning in what they do, and then communicate it outwards. Passion is the currency that fuels change, and gets people to move towards you and engage…

Heading into the new year is a great time to reflect on you. How are you feeling about the future, work, personal life, and achieving your goals? If you are looking for a helpful structure you can this series of prompts I stole from ex-CTO of Meta Mike Schroepfer, and updated for myself and my team. This is a fun, quick and eye-opening exercise that teaches you about yourself that then can be shared with others so…

When I get stuck for breaking through with a new idea or original thought one of two things happen. I get frustrated and worry that my best ideas are behind me and all that is left are stale thoughts. I go for a walk. Yes, walking is the lifeblood of…

Let's talk strategy. Strategy is sexy. It is how you tell a business about your ambitions, what you will do and the success you will create. Often though it falls short. It is a hope and a dream that is poorly executed. Strategy can not live in a world of hopes and dreams…

I read an article for HBR that was published in 1995! And it blew me away! So much of the well-founded research and advice remained the same today. So what did I learn? Here are the key takeaways Set a vision: Digital Transformation needs a clear and captivating vision. This vision isn’t a one-off email; it’s the heart and soul…

As a creative or ambitious entrepreneur, we all need inspiration from time to time. I found this list of TED Talks as a great sprint to help rediscover, re-energise and recalibrate myself around the ideas I am working on. The challenge Each day offers a new perspective, empowering you to…