by John Drury | Apr 19, 2021 | Leadership Articles, Planning, Self Leadership, Small Business
Too many businesspeople are undermined or sabotaged in their business journey by neglecting their own personal growth. The investment of time and energy into growing and learning is far more important than chasing every deal and opportunity that comes along. I have...
by John Drury | Sep 2, 2020 | Finishing Well, Leadership Articles, Personal Growth, Planning, Self Leadership, Small Business, Team Building, wellbeing
I have always been reasonably organised. I would write ‘to do’ lists from an early age. As a young adult, I was the organiser and leader of an 8-member band which became very busy. We even went fulltime for a year. I planned tours and made bookings and organised all...
by John Drury | Jul 28, 2020 | Leadership Articles, Mindset, Personal Growth, Self Leadership, values, wellbeing
Jason has a secure job with a good income. When Covid19 restrictions meant that his company offices had to close, he along with almost the whole team began to work from home. At first Jason was quite excited about the new flexibility now open to him. He was able to be...
by John Drury | Jul 7, 2020 | Finishing Well, Group Mentoring, Leadership Articles, Self Leadership, Small Business, wellbeing
Why business owners need to be skilled short-term AND long-term thinkers I was a bit shocked recently when a friend told me he had drawn down $10,000 from his super. This opportunity has been made possible as a short-term measure under provisions allowed by the...
by John Drury | Jun 15, 2020 | Leadership Articles, Personal Growth, Self Leadership, Small Business
Make sure the foundations of your small business are strong As we emerge from Covid19 restrictions and enter the second half of 2020 small business owners need to be focused on more than survival. Depending on your industry, these last few months may have been the...
by John Drury | Mar 24, 2020 | Leadership Articles, Planning, Small Business, Team Building
How to Manage People…. Remotely The COVID-19 crisis is forcing many companies into an experiment with work from home (WFH) options for their staff. Figures from the US (Gallop) indicate that before this crisis, 43% of employees work from home, but on average just 2...