by John Drury | Apr 24, 2017 | Small Business
A zoom lens (Canon EOS C300 pictured) enables a camera operator to see the big picture panorama AND also zoom in to view a particular item from close up in great detail. For me this is a powerful metaphor for how a business owner needs to operate to build a successful...
by John Drury | Apr 11, 2017 | Small Business, Self Leadership
When in the life cycle of a business do you invest in a business coach? When to hire a business coach is a bit like answering the question, “Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?” Do you wait until you are organised and feel like you have time and can...
by John Drury | Mar 20, 2017 | Small Business, Leadership Articles, Self Leadership
Paul and Yvonne were wanting to plan the next phase of their business journey. This involved expansion into a new facility and building a larger team. In their minds they could see their business growing. They were getting excited about the possibilities. However, at...
by John Drury | Mar 3, 2017 | Small Business, Self Leadership
Potential is a bit like dominoes Have you seen dominoes fall in a line? When they standing before they start to fall they are full of potential energy. When the first one is toppled kinetic energy is released and the power is quite incredible. A domino will knock over...
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...
