by John Drury | May 7, 2024 | Finishing Well, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, wellbeing
A business can become a chain around your neck if you hold on to it too long. Many business owners do not prepare their exit well. Like many aging couples who resist any suggestion to sell their home, downsize, or move into an aged care independent living facility. So...
by John Drury | Feb 16, 2024 | Finishing Well, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, Small Business, values, wellbeing
I have been thinking a lot about what drives me in business. While making money is important, I can honestly say money is not the main driver. The passion underneath it all has become clearer and clearer the longer I work as a mentor to businesspeople. My latest...
by John Drury | Dec 6, 2023 | Finishing Well, Mindset, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership
In a lunch gathering of 20 business owners this week, I asked, “What has been the best and worst of 2023?” The most common challenge was finding and keeping good people. And, the underlying issue most mentioned with managing people was that so many are tired and...
by John Drury | Nov 21, 2023 | Finishing Well, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, wellbeing
In his recent book, Hidden Potential, Adam Grant argues that innate talent is overrated. Somewhat surprisingly, he also shows that courses for learning related skills, or coaching programs, are not the main keys to releasing potential. He shows from a range of...
by John Drury | Jul 12, 2023 | Finishing Well, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, values, wellbeing
Seasons are normal to most people’s lives. Unless you live on the equator where the temperature remains about the same all year round, you will understand the natural rhythm of seasons – spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each season has characteristics that are...
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...
