(And What to Do About Them) Let’s face it — no workplace is perfect. But there are a few classic staff behaviours that seem to pop up everywhere… like that one leftover sandwich in the fridge from 2021. As someone who’s managed teams for more years than I care to...
So, you’ve entered the world of flexible work or as many say “ This is a Hybrid role” ? Welcome to the land of comfy pyjamas, existential Zoom meetings, and the eternal question: “Is it too early for a snack break?” But before you lose yourself in the wild wilderness...
Let’s be honest: running a business is like being the captain of a ship in stormy seas. Sometimes you’ve got smooth sailing, and other times—well, you’re battling waves the size of a small skyscraper, and your compass is spinning like it’s had one too many drinks. And...
Net Profit Boost: As a result of these combined savings and sales improvements, the net profit increased significantly by $38,480, raising the profit margin from 7.6% to 11.2%, a 47.7% improvement. These changes show how small adjustments in multiple areas can have a...
I’ve always loved the phrase, "Activity Breeds Success"—because it’s absolutely true! This is where I remind people of the simple truth: get off your arse and do something. Success doesn’t happen because you’ve got a comfy office chair or a motivational poster on the...
Snakes and Ladders: The Unpredictable Game of Business I was told off this week by some of my avid readers: Where are this week’s thoughts? Truth is, I’ve been a bit overwhelmed these last few weeks with a few challenges that threw me off balance. But, ironically,...
What if it had to compete in business? Have you ever had the misfortune of spending four to five hours in the Emergency Department (ED), only to be transferred to an observation room for a few more hours? Not exactly my idea of efficiency. And let’s not pretend this...
There’s definitely been an influx of “very average” videos flooding LinkedIn and other platforms. Many people are using video as the go-to medium to reach audiences, but most of them don’t stand out. Here’s a potential blog concept that explores that idea: If you’re...
Climbing the Mountain (Without Stepping on Your Team’s Toes) I was listening to a friend the other day, who was telling me about some of his work—and let’s just say a few of his fellow supervisors seem to have developed an “inspired” approach to leadership. They’ve...