SCARF’ing It – Threat or Reward
7th of April 2022
The human brain still autonomously judges everything as either a THREAT or a REWARD. Pretty much like we have been doing for thousands of years.
The Problem with Free Speech
17th of March, 2022
Dependency is a good thing: without it, tyrants develop, and they have no boundaries to what they believe they control. Without the need for dependency the narcissistic personality can flourish, usually with devastating consequences. We saw this with Hitler, we are seeing it now with Putin.
These individuals are high profile examples. Possibly on a more mass-scale, we witnessed this affect during the Trump presidency and again right now with the Covid pandemic.
I am still unsure if I should be writing on this potentially polarizing subject, after all, I am going to be taking a neutral stance, so should you be angered, hold on – ride this out.
Recognition & Engagement
3rd of March, 2022
Ensuring that your employees are fully engage in delivering at work is a moving target. The world continues to change. Are you?
The ScoreCard
17th of February, 2022
When we are looking for a new recruit, typically what is the first thing we do? I suspect for most people, we think about the person we are looking for and their role, 10-minutes later we place an ad.
Inflation, Staff & Your Business
27th of January, 2022
As a business owner your business may be affected by one or more of these factors. If you have not seen these effects yet, you will almost certainly see them soon.
Don’t Set Yearly Goals: Why 90-Day Planning Works Better for NZ Business Owners
13th of January, 2022
When it comes down to you considering your future, there are two forces at play: 1. External forces, and 2. Internal forces
The message here is set goals sparingly, and when you do, stack the odds in your favour to ensure a better hit rate.
Success Begets Success
16th of December, 2021
Where are you mostly sitting, 1,2 or 3? Whatever is your selection, there is one insight that I encountered numerous times during 2021. Perhaps it is not earth shattering, but certainly impactful.
Getting to the Brass Tacks of the #’s
19th of November, 2021
It is a legal requirement for you to be reporting your numbers back to the Government of the day, this being your GST and company tax numbers. Most businesses have a bookkeeper or accountant managing this process to ensure it is done correctly. It is non-negotiable, you must do it and you must do it correctly.
Developing a Positive Accountability Culture in Your Business
4th of November, 2021
At face value it is very difficult to measure how accountable people are in your business. After all, we all have different perceptions of what accountability is. So rather than delving into that murky water, I will rather assume that you would like to (and should be) continually working to improve the culture of accountability in your business.
False Positives
21st of OCtober, 2021
The technical definition of a False Positive is when a test result indicates the presence of a condition. The doctor says you have X, when in fact a later test confirms you don’t (wow, nearly back into virus talk here.) In business life we meet False Positives often.
Timing and Productivity
7th of October, 2021
You’re Dumber in the Afternoon
Studies have further demonstrated that our individual traits like personality and even IQ are not stable but fluctuate enormously over time. This time being within a day, the week, over seasons etc.
Being the YOU
16th of September, 2021
While in lockdown, our BIG community have been meeting at least weekly. Having a sense of community, one where we can safely share and learn from one another is invaluable.
