by John Drury | Nov 8, 2019 | Leadership Articles, Self Leadership, Small Business, Team Building
One of the most basic needs of every human being is for security, or a sense of control. If we lose the sense that we have control over our lives, we start to feel powerless. Like a victim, our decisions and actions feel like they do not matter. We all seek control...
by John Drury | Aug 21, 2017 | Self Leadership, Team Building
There is an exercise I like to do with business teams at the start of a workshop. I ask them to think of a person who has had a major positive influence on their lives. Someone who, even when they think of them, brings a smile to their face and warmth to their heart....
by John Drury | Feb 27, 2017 | Small Business, Self Leadership, Team Building
People problems come with the territory When small business owners are surveyed about the issues they face their two biggest concerns are usually ‘cash flow’ and ‘getting good people’. People problems are an integral part of small business...
by John Drury | Feb 20, 2017 | Small Business, Team Building
Leading a Team Discussion In a business near you. It is Friday morning. Everyone is required to arrive early and be ready to listen to the boss talk for 25 minutes about important matters. Usually about how the team needs to lift their game. Everyone listens but...
by John Drury | Feb 3, 2014 | Leadership Articles, Small Business, Team Building
Healthy Workplace Culture Healthy Workplace Culture has become a buzz word across all levels of business. However, as I work with business owners and managers on a regular basis I am surprised how many do not have any idea how to define ‘culture’. Many...
by John Drury | Aug 27, 2013 | Leadership Articles, Small Business, Team Building
Casting a compelling vision is such an important part of the role of a CEO or Business Owner, or anyone who leads an organisation. Casting a compelling vision is a more difficult task than it sounds. ‘Vision’ must be a compelling picture of a preferred future that...
