I have been guesting on a few podcasts lately, and one of the topics I cover is developing a winner’s mindset. A few years ago, I developed a simple schematic. It was the most natural way I could explain how I recovered quickly and near perfectly from the effects of two strokes. It works and …
Strategic Thinking: Your IMPACT
The other day, I had an ah-ha moment. Strategic thinking is misunderstood. Let’s change that, now. Lately, I have been spending a lot of time counselling clients and writing about the importance of having your own WHY. (Besides keeping you focussed and moving forward, it helps you stay positive on your worst days, ensures …
How is Your H Factor?
Do you have all the conditions in place for a great work environment? Have you heard about the H Factor? I am referring to the Happiness quotient in business. It is getting a lot of attention these days. I must admit I find the lectures and chats strange. Mainly because most of it is from …
Here’s to Seeing 2020 — More Clearly
A new year always sharpens our thought process, doesn’t it? In early January, we are all focussed and committed, right? Well, at least temporarily! Which is why when I saw the reference to 2020 and eye health I laughed. Admit it — you get the joke and giggled too. I don’t make resolutions December 31st. Instead, …
One Act of Kindness Especially this Month
Do you remember in January when I invited you to join me in the Random Acts of Business Kindness? During 2019, I have posted a RAofBK — every single month. Some of you have joined with me, some of you rolled your eyes and still, others watched from the sidelines. We have come to the …
Get What you Want: Try some Flipping
This time of year, we are SPAMMED with nasty messages designed to make us feel vulnerable and less than. As in, ‘I know your 2019 was horrible and didn’t live up to your expectations. Change your luck and begin 2020 on the right foot.’ Or my all-time favourite ….. “I have been watching the world …
Your Worldwide View: Where to Begin?
After my blog about the Bionic Company, the most common response was, “Great Char. But how the hell do I translate what I do into a worldwide view of WHY and what do you mean, communicate?” Let’s talk about your WHY And then let’s chat about a few ways you can proselytize it throughout your …
Get Ready to Be BIONIC
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the old TV shows – The 6 Million Dollar Man and then The Bionic Woman. A hero and shero — half human and half machine – with one mission. Save humanity from the evil villains. (Google Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner.) In the early 1970s, the world …
Maximise the Impact of Your Dash
The last couple of weeks have left me with some very muddled thinking about life, randomness and impact. First, my favourite neighbour from our old haunts let me know an older gent on our street was just given six to 12 months to live. Understandably, his wife is entirely beside herself with emotions. Here in …
There is a Fresh Business Breeze A-Blowing
In the last week of August 2005, Hurricane Katrina as a Category 5 made landfall on Florida and Louisiana. The catastrophic damage it left mainly in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas was unimaginable and horrifying. One of the biggest uproars at the time was the inactivity and ill-preparedness of the FEMA …