You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. You can give someone an opportunity but not force them to take it. Tactical tips to help people cope with change 1.         Stop managing people. Managing people no longer work. People are meant to be led, not controlled. Process and procedures are what… Continue reading Have you ever tried forcing a horse to drink?

Do you have a high turnover? The number one reason synonymously across the boar is the lack of focus on purpose. Discovering your purpose brings out the colours of life. Purpose always produces passion. Everyone’s life is driven by something. Here’s a hint. Your purpose is the thing you think most about. Some people are… Continue reading Do you have a high turnover?

Are you married to your work? Should we measure productivity in our family life? I had a client who recently said, “I have two marriages in my life. One with my work and one with my wife.” My response was, “Divorce your work; it’s much less painful.” I wasn’t telling my client to quit his… Continue reading Are you married to your work?

The story of Roger Bannister is a story of a man who was able to do what people thought was impossible. Until 1954, all the leading medical journals said that the four-minute mile was not humanly possible. Doctors warned athletes of the dire consequences of attempting it. He was able to break the four-minute mile.… Continue reading Be the first to do what people think is impossible.

Dumb Goal vs Smart Goal If you hold a leadership position, you’re probably familiar with Smart Goals, but have you ever considered the concept of a Dumb Goal? Chances are you haven’t. *Afterward, I google and found out people actually use “Dumb Goal” for many weird acronyms. I have a different take on it. Let’s… Continue reading Have you ever set a Dumb Goal?

Common Mistakes in Leadership Development Coaching 1. Giving Advice One common mistake that leaders often make in coaching is offering advice. When leaders simply tell others what to do instead of guiding them, they are missing out on the true essence of coaching. Effective coaching involves drawing out information from individuals rather than imposing solutions… Continue reading Common Mistakes in Leadership Development Coaching