LEADERS ARE READERS: Book of the Month – May 2016

This month I suggest to you one of my most favourite books of recent times – perhaps of all time. It’s a tale of illness and frustration. Loss and regain. Overcoming the odds and succeeding. I call this post LEADERS ARE READERS, because as leaders – whether or not you consider yourself one is another…
LEADERS ARE READERS: Book of the Month – April

This month’s book of the month is ‘Become a Key Person of Influence’ by Daniel Priestly. I read this book back in 2011 and it’s still a book that I give away to new entrepreneurs and professionals looking to become key people of influence (KPI’s) in their fields. It’s a short and simple book that…
Leaders are Readers: Book of the Month – March

This month, I continue the trend with giving you a book to look at which will be of use to you. As I mention time and time again, leaders are readers and also, to earn more you must learn more. With that in mind, this month’s book is called Bounce by Matthew Syed. Matthew is…
Cool Things to Help You Feel Super – March

This month I follow with the theme for 2016 to give you some cool items that will help improve your life. They are things that I use on a regular basis and can really help. 1) Lumie Daylight Alarm clock The days may be getting lighter earlier but this alarm clock is still a must.…
Leaders Are Readers: February Book of the Month

One thing I’ve learnt through all my personal and professional development is that learning never stops. I used to think that once I was done with university, that was it. I was a finished product! How wrong was I! Now, I realise that learning is an ongoing game and that the best leaders our there…
How to Solve Problems at Work and Home

Problems are a sign of life, and work of course. If you’re a leader or in a position of responsibility, you’ll probably have more problems than most! Be that a team leader, parent, CEO, HR director, business owner and so on. I’d like to offer you 5 questions that you can ask yourself to help…
February Favourite Things To Make Your Life Better

This month, I continue the theme for the year of each month bringing you some items or ideas that can help improve your life and make you feel superhuman! 1) PUMA Soundchuck Speakers These are a set of bluetooth speakers in the design of a nunchuck (martial arts weapon). I like them because I can…
An Unusual Way to Health and Happiness

It was Valentine’s Day at the weekend (just gone) and whilst you might no be in an intimate relationship, there is much to be gained from just having great relationships. This is something that I promote as part of my Leadership B.E.A.T. Model (which is a framework for living, so you can achieve self-mastery, and…
A Great Way to Adapt Habits!

I want to share with you something that might help you design new habits. Habit are the cornerstone of most of our activities and accomplishments. It’s because of good habits that most people are likely to succeed. Whether that’s getting into the habit of posting something on LinkedIn/Instagram etc each day/week that can inspire or…
Tactic to Steer Your Towards Success

Whether you realise it or not, throughout the day you are most likely asking yourself questions. These may largely be unconscious but they are there. Why didn’t I get the promotion? Why did my girlfriend leave me? Why am I not confident? Why aren’t I getting the success I want in life? I wonder how…