by John Drury | Apr 11, 2016 | Small Business
The quest for efficient systems and processes is only helpful if you already have business growth. If your business is not growing focusing on maximising efficiency is a waste of your time and energy. When business is slow the priorities must be sales and marketing,...
by John Drury | Mar 23, 2016 | Small Business, Self Leadership
Since the 1960’s in Australia we have enjoyed a level of prosperity that means most people in our society have all the basic material things they need. The greater challenge has become knowing what to focus on from all the options around us. FOMO (fear of missing out)...
by John Drury | Mar 1, 2016 | Small Business
4 Types Of Business Owner There are 4 types of business owner that I come across regularly in my consulting business. The model describes the 4 types of business owner well. The axes for the model are high to low Time/Busyness (horizontal) and low to high dollars...
by John Drury | Jun 10, 2014 | Leadership Articles, Small Business
Work is a four letter word which some in our society seem to want to group with other more infamous ‘dirty’ four letter words. The underlying assumption for many seems to be work is something to be avoided, a necessary evil which is at best tolerated...
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...