The smell of the place.
Creating a workplace where people will thrive. Every time I first walk into a new client’s offices I get an instant feeling for the place. The energy. The vibe. The smell of the place. Same as when I visit new…
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Old habits die hard
I’ve met many people and companies who are fuelled by habit. And, like a goldfish trapped inside its own little bowl, they are incapable of seeing this for themselves. That is because their habits have disguised themselves so cunningly they…
Money or the Box? How money alienates you from the things that matter, and what to do about it.
A few years ago a client of mine gave me a copy of a book called The High Price of Materialism. It’s written by a psychologist called Tim Kasser, and he spent many years studying the effects of “materialism” [money…
What is YOUR greatness?
One of the questions I ask participants in my Brand YOU workshops is, “What is your greatness?” And the asking of this question reframes and redefines the whole way people think about themselves and one another. The workplace development model…
Does anyone give a shit?
So today my Global Brand Guru ranking moved from #12 to #3. And I’m feeling pretty pleased with myself. But here’s the question. Does it matter? Is it a big deal? Does anyone give a shit? On the one hand…