

"Systemise the predictable so you can humanise the exceptional"
A recent article written by Mike Kotsis reminded me of a recent client conversation. When asked what his ideal scene was for 2017 he quoted “less stress, less time at work wearing other people’s hats, a consistency in service delivery, scalability, higher moral and of course more profit. As Jim Collins said, “Magic occurs when you combine a spirit of entrepreneurialism with a culture of discipline.” So keep an open mind and let’s see what kind of magic is in store for your c


TRYING TO FIX WEAKNESSES?........ STOP IT
Whether poised for growth or hitting the ceiling, over 80% of the companies that approach us for help have people at the heart of their challenge. During the early phase of implementing the EOS system we quickly introduce tools to help leaders gain clarity on Right People / Right Seat. Now while these tools can quickly identify inconsistencies in the business I see many entrepreneurs struggling emotionally to confront the results. Whether Mary or Brian has been with you fo


SITUATIONAL AWARENESS - DO YOU HAVE IT?
What is situational awareness (SA)? "Situational awareness or situation awareness (SA) is the perception of environmental elements and events with respect to time or space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their status after some variable has changed, such as time, or some other variable, such as a predetermined event." With it's origins in the military the concept Situational Awareness is becoming a call to action for entrepreneurs and leadership t


CLARITY BREAKS - MAKE THEM YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
Clarity Breaks are so called because the idea is to give you something to ponder during your next Clarity Break that will help you get more of what you want from your business. Looking back at 2016 and analysing many of my client’s business achievements, it seems that those that were able to take regular clarity breaks appeared to gain traction quicker than those that didn’t. It’s a timeless discipline that all great leaders practice, and if you’re not doing them, you are tr