by John Drury | May 15, 2023 | Finishing Well, Leadership Articles, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Small Business, wellbeing
I used to speak at least twice every week when I was pastor of a large church. Sometimes up to 5 times in a week. In those days I was busy all the time. Speaking and preparing to speak was part of my weekly activities. I remember being on a high at the end of a Sunday... 
by John Drury | Sep 26, 2022 | Leadership Articles, Personal Growth, Small Business
What are your ‘end of year’ priorities? This week I have had 5 conversations with clients that involved detailed discussions and booking appointments into next year. Suddenly, the end of this year is in view. And it is less than 100 days until Christmas (less than 90... 
by John Drury | Sep 13, 2022 | Finishing Well, Leadership Articles, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Self Leadership, Small Business, values, wellbeing
An effective planning process will increase your productivity. 12 years ago, my wife and I developed a powerfully effective Quarterly Planning Process. We borrowed some ideas from a few mentors in our world and then added some of our own ideas. We created a workbook... 
by John Drury | Aug 31, 2022 | Finishing Well, Leadership Articles, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, Small Business, values, wellbeing
“Stopping at third base adds no more to the score than striking out. It doesn’t matter how well you start if you fail to finish.” – Billy Sunday Truth be told most people are better at starting than finishing. Starting is exciting. It involves... 
by John Drury | Jul 4, 2022 | Leadership Articles, Mindset, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Small Business, values, wellbeing
Small steps can feel too easy Not long ago I began experiencing excruciating pain in my knees especially if I had to sit still for more than 30 minutes. Driving became a huge challenge. After I had to stand through a movie at a local cinema, I decided it was time to... 
by John Drury | Jun 20, 2022 | Leadership Articles, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, wellbeing
Being busy is easy The demands of business in the 2020’s mean that it is normal to be busy. In fact, most people are stretched and many regularly feel overwhelmed. In the post-covid lockdown period business is busy but ‘clunky’. Nothing happens easily. Our battles are...
