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ceo ceos valuable timeBlog / November 7, 2024How Should You Spend Your Valuable Time to Be a Successful CEO?Are you bogged down in the relentless grind of running your business?  Feeling there aren’t enough hours in the day …
Toxic A-PlayerBlog / November 4, 2024How To Deal with ‘Toxic A-Players’ Before They Wreck Your BusinessPicture this: Christmas in an M&S warehouse, and a group of graduates has been brought in to help with the …
The One Page Personal Plan – How Writing Down Our Goals Can Turn Them Into RealityLeadership October 2, 2024The One Page Personal Plan – How Writing Down Our Goals Can Turn Them Into RealityWhere do you see yourself in 10 to 25 years? It’s a big question, right? Most people don’t take the time to seriously consider what they really want from life. But the truth is, thinking about your end goal can sharpen your focus on the present.
Friday PulseBlog / September 19, 2024Why Friday Pulse is the Best Tool for Measuring Staff EngagementLet me ask you something. Are your staff happy?  Do you think it matters if they are?  Do you know …
Transform Your Productivity: Replace To-Do Lists with Backlogs and TimeboxingBlog / backlog July 25, 2024Transform Your Productivity: Replace To-Do Lists with Backlogs and Timeboxing traditional to-do lists can overwhelm and derail even the most ambitious of us. In today’s fast-paced work environment, a never-ending list of tasks can make you feel like you’re drowning. The good news? There’s a better way
Our definitive summer reading listBlog / books July 18, 2024Our definitive summer reading listFrom the locker rooms of championship-winning teams to the strategies of legendary coaches, each book offers unique lessons that can be applied to any team in any field. So grab a cold drink, find a comfortable spot, and get ready to be motivated by tales of triumph, teamwork, and tenacity.
Photo by Jannik Skorna on UnsplashBlog / BusinessStrategy July 10, 2024What the England’s Euro 2024 Team Can Teach Us About Teamwork & CollaborationAs the England football team gears up for the Euro 2024 semis, what can scale-ups learn from Gareth Southgate's approach to building a cohesive team
Dominic Monkhouse CEO mentoringBlog / Leadership June 20, 2024Maximising Impact with a CEO Mentor: Your Blueprint for Leadership DevelopmentDid you know that 70% of CEOs who receive formal mentoring report greater career satisfaction? 📊 Navigating the path to becoming a successful leader can be a difficult journey requiring consistent personal growth.
Dominic Monkhouse - Business Coach in LondonPodcast / High performing teams June 4, 2024Dominic on Rethink CultureDominic is the other side of the microphone this week, appearing as a guest on S02E15 of the Rethink Culture Podcast where he shares a wealth of information on how to build high-performing teams capable of rapid and sustained growth.
Time Blocking: Master Your Schedule and Supercharge Your ProductivityBlog / High performing teams May 29, 2024Time Blocking: Master Your Schedule and Supercharge Your ProductivityWant to crush your to-do list without distractions? Time blocking is your secret weapon. Ever feel like your workday’s a …
High performing teams benefit business. Photo of rugby team olga guryanova unsplashHigh performing teams May 14, 2024The Impact of High-Performing Individuals on OrganisationsUnlock the power of high-performing individuals to drive your company's success. How A-Players can deliver exceptional results and become your new normal
Six Ways Darth Vader Actually Rules at Leadership –Blog / May 8, 2024Six Ways Darth Vader Actually Rules at Leadership –Hold onto Your Helmets, Leaders! It’s time to dive deep into the leadership lessons from the galaxy’s most formidable boss
Maximising Business Success: The Power of A-Player Talent DensityBlog / a player April 30, 2024Maximising Business Success: The Power of A-Player Talent DensityIn the competitive world of modern business, having a lot of highly skilled and talented individuals, also known as A-Players, in an organization is crucial for success
Athletes bring to the table a cocktail of qualities that every business cravesBlog / High performing teams April 23, 2024Why athletes shine in the corporate worldWondering how the discipline of sports translates into smashing success in business? It’s not just about competition; it’s about a whole set of ingrained habits and mindsets
The Power of Clarity: How to Foster Productivity through Clear ExpectationsBlog / April 3, 2024The Power of Clarity: How to Foster Productivity through Clear ExpectationsDo you know what is expected of you at work? It’s the first and foundational question of the Gallup Q12 …
How to carry out a job responsibility you disagree with?Blog / March 27, 2024How to carry out a job responsibility you disagree with?Imagine this. Your organisation is suddenly thrust into a financial maelstrom, necessitating a workforce reduction of 20%. This predicament, possibly …
Mastering delegation: A manager’s guide to growthBlog / March 13, 2024Mastering delegation: A manager’s guide to growthSuppose you’re leading the web design team in your organisation. What is your job as a manager? Shuffling Figma files …
Why Startups play basketball and scale-ups play football (soccer)Blog / February 29, 2024Why Startups play basketball and scale-ups play football (soccer)Here is a thought-provoking exploration of team dynamics and the pivotal role of individual contributions within various team structures. I …
What triggers the state of flow among your employees?Blog / February 22, 2024What triggers the state of flow among your employees?Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi introduced us to the concept of flow, a state where your mind and body are in complete …
Peer-to-peer accountability: The key to building high-performance teamsBlog / February 14, 2024Peer-to-peer accountability: The key to building high-performance teamsCEOs, especially those entrepreneurial founders or visionaries we work with, often show a reluctance to engage in challenging conversations, which …
Why team coaching trumps individual coaching in performance improvementBlog / February 8, 2024Why team coaching trumps individual coaching in performance improvementCoaching plays a vital role in the current business landscape. According to the International Coaching Federation’s 2023 Global Coaching Study, …
Demystifying the “flow” state among  leaders and managersBlog / January 30, 2024Demystifying the “flow” state among  leaders and managersCan you recall the last time you found yourself utterly absorbed in your work? When the world around you seemed …
mentorBlog / January 24, 2024Optimising Team Performance: The Art of the 4L Retrospective TechniqueElevate your agile teams (or any team, including the executive leadership team) retrospective with the 4L Approach: In our business …
The 10 Dodgy Notions Blocking Your Business From EvolvingBlog / January 17, 2024The 10 Dodgy Notions Blocking Your Business From EvolvingAfter a decade of advising scaling firms, I’ve seen some of the best leaders overcome obstacles that could make or …
One Page Plan Meeting January 1, 2024What makes a great Chief of Staff?In my experience advising CEOs and C-suite executives on scaling their companies from 50 team members towards the 250 mark, …
Why any fast-growing company should bin the nine-box talent gridBlog / January 1, 2024Why any fast-growing company should bin the nine-box talent gridDoes your company use the nine-box talent grid? It’s a core model beloved by HR Departments around the world. You …
tools I use as a CEOBlog / December 26, 2023Tools I Use as a CEO for Business Management, Productivity and LearningBeing at a company’s helm requires precise, reliable tools. This article will discuss some of the tools I use as …
Attracting Top TalentBlog / December 21, 2023Attracting Top TalentNavigating The Challenges of Talent Acquisition in Rapid Growth Companies Are you obsessed with talent and talent acquisition? If not, …
Attracting Top Talent: A CEO’s Guide for Fast-Growing SMBs and Start-UpsBlog / December 8, 2023Attracting Top Talent: A CEO’s Guide for Fast-Growing SMBs and Start-UpsNavigating Talent Acquisition Challenges in Rapid Growth Environments Are you obsessed with recruitment? You might not have thought that in …
Mastering Daily Huddles: Your Comprehensive Team PlaybookBlog / High performing teams December 1, 2023Mastering Daily Huddles: Your Comprehensive Team PlaybookDo you have daily huddles, check-ins or stand-ups? Whatever you want to call them, usually, we see tech teams are …
Building Trust and Respect in the Workplace: The Cornerstones of Effective LeadershipBlog / November 24, 2023Building Trust and Respect in the Workplace: The Cornerstones of Effective LeadershipHow do you measure trust? Is it something created from nothing, or is there a baseline that must be nurtured …
Why You Need To Master Executive Presence for Strategic SuccessBlog / November 17, 2023Why You Need To Master Executive Presence for Strategic SuccessHave you ever been faced with the uncomfortable situation of watching someone in a leadership position struggle to gain the …
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: Why It Matters More Than IQ  Blog / November 10, 2023Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: Why It Matters More Than IQ  Who springs to your mind with this statement: “Highly intelligent but emotionally, less so.” I bet you can think of …
Three difficult conversations: Why you need to address them nowBlog / October 27, 2023Three difficult conversations: Why you need to address them nowAvoiding difficult conversations doesn’t solve your issue; it makes it worse. If I were to break it down, I’d suggest …
The Difference Between Leadership and Management (and Why It Matters)Blog / October 20, 2023The Difference Between Leadership and Management (and Why It Matters)The words ‘management’ and ‘leadership’ are often seen as synonyms.  People think of senior executives as leaders by default and …
Improving Team Dynamics: 5 Strategies for Building a Cohesive TeamBlog / October 13, 2023Improving Team Dynamics: 5 Strategies for Building a Cohesive Team‘You have no authority here, Jackie Weaver, no authority at all!’ Remember these immortal words? They were uttered in the …
Succession Planning: Why It Matters and How to Do It RightBlog / October 6, 2023Succession Planning: Why It Matters and How to Do It RightWant to know the most significant obstacle facing scale-ups in the UK right now? It’s leadership. As businesses grow exponentially, …
Managing Difficult Conversations: A Step-by-Step GuideBlog / September 29, 2023Managing Difficult Conversations: A Step-by-Step GuideImagine this for a moment. One of your team members keeps turning up late for meetings. It’s getting on everyone’s …
Scaling Your Business: When is the Right Time to Hire Your Next Executive?Blog / September 22, 2023Scaling Your Business: When is the Right Time to Hire Your Next Executive?You’re a founder of a start-up that’s beginning to scale up. You’ve achieved product market fit and raised significant capital. …
The Secret to Delegating Effectively as a Busy ExecutiveBlog / September 15, 2023The Secret to Delegating Effectively as a Busy ExecutiveAre you bogged down in the relentless grind of running your business?  Feeling there aren’t enough hours in the day …
Five Performance Management Strategies That Actually WorkBlog / September 8, 2023Five Performance Management Strategies That Actually WorkTwelve months has rattled past.  It’s annual appraisal season.  You’re racking your brains to remember what happened last year.  You …
Decoding the CFO Conundrum: Unpacking When and Why Your Firm Needs a Financial GuruBlog / September 1, 2023Decoding the CFO Conundrum: Unpacking When and Why Your Firm Needs a Financial GuruThe question is often raised within the walls of growing firms: Do we need a CFO yet? On the face …
You Can’t Motivate Anyone – But You Can Inspire Them: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Culture That ThrivesBlog / August 25, 2023You Can’t Motivate Anyone – But You Can Inspire Them: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Culture That ThrivesMotivation. The word reverberates in corporate corridors, yet its essence often eludes us. “How do I motivate my team?” is …
How to make your weekly team meetings more impactfulBlog / August 18, 2023How to make your weekly team meetings more impactfulFeel like you spend half your life in meetings? And they’re a pointless waste of time? You’re not alone. Research …
The five essential qualities of a great sales managerBlog / August 4, 2023The five essential qualities of a great sales managerTop sales managers are a rare breed. You don’t come across them very often. And when you do find one, …
Six important reasons why you need to put coaching first in your businessBlog / July 28, 2023Six important reasons why you need to put coaching first in your businessLearning, developing, growing – there’s a reason these three words go together. You can’t have one without the other. They …
Scaling a business: 5 mistakes companies make during rapid growthBlog / July 21, 2023Scaling a business: 5 mistakes companies make during rapid growthYou’re the CEO of a fast-moving business. All the stars are aligned. You’ve defined your core customer, and everyone’s clear on …
Five common mistakes new leaders make and how to avoid themBlog / July 14, 2023Five common mistakes new leaders make and how to avoid themAre you leading a business that’s scaling up fast?  Is it the largest business you’ve ever led?  If so, you’re …
Eight warning signs that your business lacks alignment (and how to fix them)Blog / July 7, 2023Eight warning signs that your business lacks alignment (and how to fix them)Step away from your business for a moment. Look at it objectively. What are the most significant issues facing you? …
How tackling tricky conversations around performance will help your business grow Blog / June 30, 2023How tackling tricky conversations around performance will help your business grow Want your business to be in the top 5% of your industry? Do you have a sound strategy and goals …
Six proven ways to create a blame-free culture in your growing businessBlog / June 23, 2023Six proven ways to create a blame-free culture in your growing businessThink back to the last time someone made a mistake in your business. How did they react? Did they get …
Why You Need to Ditch One-to-One Meetings with Your Executive TeamBlog / June 16, 2023Why You Need to Ditch One-to-One Meetings with Your Executive TeamYou’re the founder and CEO of a scaling business. As the company’s grown, you’ve assembled an Executive team to support you. Most …
What Is Employee Engagement And Why Is It ImportantBlog / June 2, 2023What Is Employee Engagement And Why Is It ImportantAs a Business Coach, I often speak at events, and it amazes me that most business leaders in the room …
Why managers need a sense of purpose to get them through the bad days Blog / May 26, 2023Why managers need a sense of purpose to get them through the bad days Managing people is hard. Everyone has differing levels of expectations. The pace of work is increasing all the time. People …
E248 | Fixing Fractured Relationships To Build Trust Within Teams with Doug BoueyPodcast / May 23, 2023E248 | Fixing Fractured Relationships To Build Trust Within Teams with Doug BoueyIs there any fractured relationship in your team? Many teams have people with dysfunctional relationships that show up in different …
Seven Ways to Create a Culture of Praise and Celebration in your business Blog / May 19, 2023Seven Ways to Create a Culture of Praise and Celebration in your business When did you last thank a member of your team? Yesterday? Last week? Can’t remember? For some of us, it …
E247 | Understanding Why We Do What We Do with Dr Helena BoschiPodcast / May 16, 2023E247 | Understanding Why We Do What We Do with Dr Helena BoschiWhy do we do the things we do? How did COVID truly affect our behaviour? Will our ability to empathise …
Headcount approaching 100 staff? Ask yourself these seven crucial questions. Blog / May 5, 2023Headcount approaching 100 staff? Ask yourself these seven crucial questions. You’re a CEO on a mission. Over recent years, you’ve scaled your business with a sound strategy and talented people. …
E245 | How to Thrive as a Smart and Creative Individual with Eric MaiselPodcast / Leadership May 2, 2023E245 | How to Thrive as a Smart and Creative Individual with Eric MaiselThis week on Mind Your F**king Business, we learned from Eric Maisel, creativity coach and trainer of creativity coaches. He writes …
Why regular conversations about career progression are good for your business Blog / April 28, 2023Why regular conversations about career progression are good for your business One of your A-Players has just resigned. You only recruited them a year ago, and they’ve exceeded your expectations. But …
E244 | Simplifying How We Work To Drive Innovation And Growth with Lisa BodellPodcast / April 25, 2023E244 | Simplifying How We Work To Drive Innovation And Growth with Lisa BodellHow would you define meaningful work? And your team? How can you expect your team to do meaningful work if …
How to build psychological safety to improve performance in your teamBlog / April 21, 2023How to build psychological safety to improve performance in your teamThink back through your life. You’ve likely been part of many teams, either professionally or personally. Which one was best? …
E243 | Playing To Your Unique Ability To Thrive At Work with Shannon WallerPodcast / High performing teams April 18, 2023E243 | Playing To Your Unique Ability To Thrive At Work with Shannon WallerDo you know what your Unique Ability is? Every entrepreneur has theirs and is only able to succeed if they’re …
E242 | Dealing with Risk In A World of Uncertainty with Michele WuckerPodcast / April 11, 2023E242 | Dealing with Risk In A World of Uncertainty with Michele WuckerDoes everyone in your team look at risk in the same way? When we make decisions about whether to take …
How to tackle a lack of urgency in your business head-onBlog / March 31, 2023How to tackle a lack of urgency in your business head-onYou’ve just shared some financial data with the rest of your Executive Team. The auspices aren’t good. Your platform’s on …
The seven most common problems that could be holding your business backBlog / March 17, 2023The seven most common problems that could be holding your business backYou’re the CEO of a fast-moving business. All the stars are aligned. You have a strong strategy, white space in your …
E238 | Building a Better and More Efficient Onboarding Process with Brad GilesPodcast / March 14, 2023E238 | Building a Better and More Efficient Onboarding Process with Brad GilesDoes your organisation suffer from onboarding debt? It’s the difference between what people should understand and what they actually understand …
Why a Target Operating Model is the best tool to focus your team on what mattersBlog / March 3, 2023Why a Target Operating Model is the best tool to focus your team on what mattersYou’re sitting in an endless Executive meeting. Every week it’s the same. Each team member feels compelled to report the …
E236 | Driving Growth And Generational Change In Family Businesses with Jonathan GoldhillPodcast / Leadership February 28, 2023E236 | Driving Growth And Generational Change In Family Businesses with Jonathan GoldhillWhat are the differences and similarities between regular businesses and family businesses? Can family businesses be as successful? Our guest …
Why healthy conflict is a good thing (and how to build it in your team)Blog / February 24, 2023Why healthy conflict is a good thing (and how to build it in your team)Imagine this. You’re in an Executive Team meeting. The discussion turns into a controversial decision. You go around the room, and there’s …
E235 | Creating Joy At Work with Chief Happiness Officer, Henry StewartPodcast / February 21, 2023E235 | Creating Joy At Work with Chief Happiness Officer, Henry StewartDo you believe in the power of building a happy workplace to grow your business? We definitely do, and this …
Why managers need to coach, not manage, in a fast-growing businessBlog / February 17, 2023Why managers need to coach, not manage, in a fast-growing businessStop for a moment and think. Call to mind a manager in your business. Someone who you promoted but isn’t …
E234 | Changing Lives Through Excellent Teaching with Hazel Pulley & Jonathan SmartPodcast / February 14, 2023E234 | Changing Lives Through Excellent Teaching with Hazel Pulley & Jonathan SmartWhat if you had to radically transform your business, change the culture, improve the percentage of A-players, drive staff engagement, …
Why your New Year’s Resolutions have already failed (for you and your business)Blog / February 10, 2023Why your New Year’s Resolutions have already failed (for you and your business)The Christmas and New Year break is always a reflective time. In amongst the festivities and fixtures, there’s a natural …
Good to greatBlog / February 9, 20237 important lessons from Jim Collins’ ‘Good to Great’February 9, 2023 Jim Collins’ books – where do I start? They’re some of my favourite management books of all …
Stop Start ContinueBlog / February 6, 2023The Best Technique for Feedback. Stop Start Continue.The Best Technique for Feedback. Stop Start Continue. Do you struggle with giving feedback? You’re not alone. Many of the entrepreneurs I …
Five ways to make your business more agile (and help it grow through uncertainty)Blog / February 3, 2023Five ways to make your business more agile (and help it grow through uncertainty)Volatility is the ‘new normal’. Think back to the heady, pre-pandemic days of 2019. The job market was burning hot, …
Best Neon SignBlog / High performing teams January 26, 2023The four super-powers that great managers needCast your mind back. Have you ever worked for a bad manager? Can you remember how you felt?  Frustrated? Despaired? …
Six things you need to do to ensure business transformations succeedBlog / January 13, 2023Six things you need to do to ensure business transformations succeedYou’ve invested time, money and effort into a significant business transformation. Getting to this point has taken dedication from the …
E229 | The Secrets Behind Building Value-Based Businesses with Patrick E. DonohuePodcast / January 10, 2023E229 | The Secrets Behind Building Value-Based Businesses with Patrick E. DonohueThe definition of value creation is giving something valuable to receive something else that’s more valuable to you. In today’s …
The SIX definitive steps towards creating an effective team charterBlog / December 16, 2022The SIX definitive steps towards creating an effective team charterYou’re in a never-ending meeting. Other team members are monopolising the airtime. No one’s making any decisions, and you can …
The seven main reasons businesses fail to transformBlog / December 2, 2022The seven main reasons businesses fail to transformHere’s a scenario. You’re the CEO of a business that’s hit a wall. The excitement of your start-up days is …
E223 | How Human Connection Can Help A Business Achieve Excellence With Tom PetersPodcast / Culture Building November 29, 2022E223 | How Human Connection Can Help A Business Achieve Excellence With Tom PetersThe success of a company is measured by the happiness of its employees. And that applies to any industry. Improving …
The five best metrics to use in talent recruitmentBlog / November 25, 2022The five best metrics to use in talent recruitmentHiring A-Player talent is the most significant difference you can make to your growing business. Because it’s so important, it’s …
E222 | Unconventional Leadership As The Recipe For Success with Robert ChapmanPodcast / November 22, 2022E222 | Unconventional Leadership As The Recipe For Success with Robert ChapmanWhen it comes to leadership, we usually think of one person that is in charge of holding the reins and …
Eight reasons why now is the perfect time to hire top sales talentBlog / November 18, 2022Eight reasons why now is the perfect time to hire top sales talentOnce again, the UK is heading into a recession.  Inflation is breaking new records every week. There’s no end in …
Two women sitting at a table in the office. Blonde and brunette on a job interview, or meeting.Business ladies at workBlog / High performing teams November 11, 2022How to hold an effective skip-level meeting and what questions to askDo you know what’s going on in your business? What’s REALLY going on behind the smoke and mirrors? Or do …
12 Revealing Questions to Discuss as a Team Every Time You Review OKRsBlog / October 27, 202212 Revealing Questions to Discuss as a Team Every Time You Review OKRsDo you use OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)? They’re a great way to focus effort within a business. When life …
Seven ways to stop ‘productivity paranoia’ causing stagnation in your business growthBlog / September 30, 2022Seven ways to stop ‘productivity paranoia’ causing stagnation in your business growthHeard the phrase ‘productivity paranoia’? It’s been in the news this week. Microsoft released the results of a major new …
What is the best meeting rhythm to optimise growth in your business?Blog / September 23, 2022What is the best meeting rhythm to optimise growth in your business?Last Updated: September 2024 Here’s a question. Do you spend all your time in meetings? Hour after hour and day …
Eleven proven ways to become a better CEOBlog / September 2, 2022Eleven proven ways to become a better CEOOpen your diary and look through the last week. What do you see? Is it crammed with the day-to-day running …
Seven reasons why you’re not recruiting the best people for your growing businessBlog / August 26, 2022Seven reasons why you’re not recruiting the best people for your growing businessRecruiting talented people is the single most significant difference you can make to your business. It’s way more important than …
Eight tried and tested tips to improve staff engagement in your businessBlog / August 19, 2022Eight tried and tested tips to improve staff engagement in your businessTimes are uncertain. Inflation is at a 40-year high and heading towards 13%. The Bank of England forecasts a UK …
E207 | Why Positive Psychology is for Everyone with Dr Vikki BarnesPodcast / August 9, 2022E207 | Why Positive Psychology is for Everyone with Dr Vikki BarnesHow do you get people to bring their authentic selves to work? By building a culture of psychological safety in …
Why size matters when it comes to your Executive TeamBlog / July 29, 2022Why size matters when it comes to your Executive TeamSimple question.  How big is your Executive team? Five people? Eight? Twelve? This is important because the more extensive your …
E203 | Smart Growth Leadership and Personal Disruption with Whitney JohnsonPodcast / July 12, 2022E203 | Smart Growth Leadership and Personal Disruption with Whitney JohnsonThe fundamental unit of growth in any organisation is the individual.  The more you understand about how to respond to …
E202 | What Do You Need to Do Your Best Work? with David LancefieldPodcast / July 5, 2022E202 | What Do You Need to Do Your Best Work? with David LancefieldWhat do you need to do your best work? That is the question David Lancefield strives to find the answer …
How to build a customer success team that will grow your businessBlog / July 1, 2022How to build a customer success team that will grow your businessFeel like you’re filling a leaky bucket? That’s frustrating. No sooner have you won a new customer than a couple more …
E201 | How to Change Brains, Minds and Culture with David McRaneyPodcast / June 28, 2022E201 | How to Change Brains, Minds and Culture with David McRaneyHow can you change someone’s mind? Don’t miss David McRaney, a science journalist fascinated with brains, minds, and culture, explain …
E200 | The Impact of Hybrid Work on Employees and Employers with Peter CappelliPodcast / June 21, 2022E200 | The Impact of Hybrid Work on Employees and Employers with Peter CappelliWhat does the future of your office look like? Are all of your employees back to work yet? Or do …
8 reasons why executive teams fail to set productive goalsBlog / June 17, 20228 reasons why executive teams fail to set productive goalsYou’re CEO of a company that’s scaling fast. You’ve assembled a leadership team where everyone’s on top of their game. …
E199 | How to Create Value-Based Strategy with Felix Oberholzer-GeePodcast / June 14, 2022E199 | How to Create Value-Based Strategy with Felix Oberholzer-GeeAre you struggling to create a simple strategy for your business? Then don’t miss Felix Oberholzer-Gee, faculty member at Harvard …
8 practical ways to galvanise your decision-makingBlog / June 10, 20228 practical ways to galvanise your decision-makingFinding it harder to make decisions as your company grows?  That’s not unusual. When businesses start out, teams are small, …
E198 | The Jobs Only the CEO Should Do, with Anthony RosePodcast / June 7, 2022E198 | The Jobs Only the CEO Should Do, with Anthony RoseIf your business is struggling to innovate, or is in fact resisting innovation all together, then don’t miss Anthony Rose, …
The 3 levels of psychological safety that are vital to business growthBlog / June 3, 2022The 3 levels of psychological safety that are vital to business growthThink back through your career.  Bring to mind the teams you’ve been part of.  How would you rate them on …
E196 | How to Scale your Business with booking.com Founder, Jeff HoffmanPodcast / May 24, 2022E196 | How to Scale your Business with booking.com Founder, Jeff HoffmanIf you’re looking for advice on how to grow and scale your startup or business, then don’t miss Jeff Hoffman, …
E195 | The Importance of Business Continuity with Smartsourcing CEO & founder, Mike SelfePodcast / May 17, 2022E195 | The Importance of Business Continuity with Smartsourcing CEO & founder, Mike SelfeThink your organisation is too small to outsource processes? Think again, says CEO and founder of Smartsourcing, Mike Selfe. If …
Why finding strategic thinkers is essential to business growthBlog / May 13, 2022Why finding strategic thinkers is essential to business growthImagine this. You’ve been working in your industry for at least ten years. You know your customers inside out and …
E194 | The Evolution of the Professional Services Sector with Ray D’CruzPodcast / May 10, 2022E194 | The Evolution of the Professional Services Sector with Ray D’CruzIf you’re in the legal, accounting or professional services sector and you’re looking to harness the intelligence and creativity of …
Business,Concept:,Magnifying,Optical,Glass,With,Words,Executive,Assistance,OnBlog / May 6, 2022Chief of Staff vs Executive Assistant – are you clear on the difference?You’re CEO of a fast-growing business. You’ve assembled a high performing leadership team with energy, ideas and vision. But you’re finding it hard …
bad applesBlog / April 22, 2022How bad apples ruin it for the rest of usStruggling with productivity?  Ever stopped to wonder why?  Could you be carrying a few bad apples?  Look around any company …
E191 | What it Takes to Become a Great CEO with Scott KellerPodcast / April 19, 2022E191 | What it Takes to Become a Great CEO with Scott KellerHaving travelled to every country in the world, Scott Keller, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, New York Times best …
E190 | The Five Principles to Bring Out Your Best Self with CEO & Leadership Coach, Amy Jen SuPodcast / April 12, 2022E190 | The Five Principles to Bring Out Your Best Self with CEO & Leadership Coach, Amy Jen SuHow can you be the leader you want to be, every day? The answer, says Amy Jen Su, lies in …
Team PlayerBlog / March 25, 2022Why ‘tours of duty’ are the best way to motivate and develop your staffLet me ask you something.  When you offer someone a job in your company, are you thinking they’ll be with …
E187 | How a Germ-Zapping Robot Company Became a 10 Year Overnight Success with Morris MillerPodcast / March 22, 2022E187 | How a Germ-Zapping Robot Company Became a 10 Year Overnight Success with Morris MillerAre you worried your business hasn’t hit the big time yet? Don’t be, says Morris Miller, former managing director at …
Why ’empowering your people’ won’t help your company growBlog / March 18, 2022Why ’empowering your people’ won’t help your company growEmpowerment.  It’s a real buzz-word.  Companies trumpet it loudly from the rooftops – ‘We empower our people’ emblazoned all over …
Why knowing your team’s ‘Working Genius’ will lead your business to growthBlog / March 11, 2022Why knowing your team’s ‘Working Genius’ will lead your business to growthEvery human being is unique, with their natural gifts.  The way we think, act and feel are individual to each …
E185 | How purpose can help you understand and overcome your struggle with Bobby HerreraPodcast / March 10, 2022E185 | How purpose can help you understand and overcome your struggle with Bobby HerreraIs your business founded on a clear purpose? Bobby Herrera, author of The Gift of Struggle, founded Populus Group in …
Woman During Job InterviewBlog / March 4, 2022Why ‘Ideal Team Player’ is the best tool for interviewing top talentOK – so you get it.  You know that hiring A-Players is critical to your growth plans. It’s the difference …
RecruitmentBlog / February 25, 202210 ways to optimise your recruitment process to attract top talentWant to grow your business this year?  Then you’re going to need good people.  Hiring top talent is the single …
agileBlog / February 17, 2022How adopting agile techniques across your business will power growthAre you familiar with agile? If you’re working in tech, project management or software development, you’ve probably used this methodology. In …
E182 | Growing Your Organisation through a Digital Transformation with Paul Leinwand & Matt ManiPodcast / February 17, 2022E182 | Growing Your Organisation through a Digital Transformation with Paul Leinwand & Matt ManiIs your organisation looking for a new growth strategy? Are you about to undergo a digital transformation? Perhaps you already …
E181 | How to Deliver Outstanding Customer Service with Jeff ToisterPodcast / February 8, 2022E181 | How to Deliver Outstanding Customer Service with Jeff ToisterWhat do your customers say about you? What sort of customer experience do you deliver? Today’s guest, Jeff Toister, has …
E180 | Scaling Up Your business with The Scale Up Leader Author, Stuart RossPodcast / February 1, 2022E180 | Scaling Up Your business with The Scale Up Leader Author, Stuart RossAre you scaling up to exit your business or are you focused on scaling up to build a more sustainable …
1:1 meetingsBlog / January 27, 202210 proven tips for better 1:1 meetings with your teamSo you’ve decided to ditch annual appraisals after reading last week’s blog. Congratulations! You won’t regret it.  Instead, you want …
How to use Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive your business growthBlog / January 13, 2022How to use Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive your business growthIt’s the start of 2022. You’ve decided this is the year your business changes course.  No more status quo. It’s …
E174 | The Habit of Excellence with Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBEPodcast / Leadership December 14, 2021E174 | The Habit of Excellence with Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBEThe British Army is renowned for its outstanding leadership, and command and control. But what do they know about psychological …
E172 | Leadership, Growth Mindset and Learning from a Peer Organisation with Ian WindlePodcast / Leadership November 30, 2021E172 | Leadership, Growth Mindset and Learning from a Peer Organisation with Ian WindleIf you’re a leader and you don’t have a coach, then you’re missing a trick.  Ian Windle is group chairman …
single threaded leadershipBlog / November 26, 2021How ‘single-threaded leadership’ will turbo-charge your business growthYou’ve done everything right so far.  Your Executive Team are all A-Players.  Together, you’ve worked on a killer strategy that …
E170 | The Power of Staying Curious with Michael Bungay StanierPodcast / Leadership November 16, 2021E170 | The Power of Staying Curious with Michael Bungay StanierIf you want to improve the managers in your business, says Michael Bungay Stanier, do more coaching. You might think …
E169 | How to Build Psychological Safety in Your Workplace with The Fearless Organization Author, Amy C. EdmondsonPodcast / Team Psychology November 9, 2021E169 | How to Build Psychological Safety in Your Workplace with The Fearless Organization Author, Amy C. EdmondsonIf you want to be better at leading a team. If you want to know how to lead a good …
labour efficiency ratioBlog / October 22, 2021How measuring your ‘labour efficiency ratio’ will drive your profits higherYou’re an ambitious CEO of a business with real potential. You’ve assembled a great team of A-Players and everything looks …
E166 | How Metronomics can Help Grow your Business with Shannon Byrne SuskoPodcast / October 19, 2021E166 | How Metronomics can Help Grow your Business with Shannon Byrne SuskoIf you’re wondering if there’s a silver bullet to help you grow your company and get you there with speed, …
E164 | [Rebroadcast] Finding a life rhythm with Nigel BennettPodcast / Purpose October 8, 2021E164 | [Rebroadcast] Finding a life rhythm with Nigel BennettHave you ever wanted to just put a pin in your life, upsticks and travel the world with your family …
The Sabotage Exercise – How to Self Identify Dysfunctional Team BehavioursBlog / October 7, 2021The Sabotage Exercise – How to Self Identify Dysfunctional Team BehavioursWe’ve all seen dysfunctional teams, and most of us will have been part of one at some point in our …
Why ‘Stop Start Continue’ Is The Best Technique For FeedbackBlog / October 6, 2021Why ‘Stop Start Continue’ Is The Best Technique For FeedbackDo you struggle with giving feedback? You’re not alone.   Many of the CEOs I coach find this difficult. There’s a …
How To Introduce A Communication Rhythm To Your BusinessBlog / October 2, 2021How To Introduce A Communication Rhythm To Your BusinessRhythms are a natural part of life. Their consistency and predictability reassure us and provide a framework for our lives.  …
What is a Level 10 Meeting and why is it powerfulBlog / September 29, 2021Why talent assessment is crucial to scaling up your businessHow good are your team? A simple question that often involves facing up to hard truths. If your plans for …
E162 | How to Build an Effective Commercial Sales Team in the Information Age with Steve SchrierPodcast / September 21, 2021E162 | How to Build an Effective Commercial Sales Team in the Information Age with Steve SchrierIf you’re wondering what you can do to improve your sales function, but you’re not a salesperson yourself, then don’t …
E161 | Why A Contrarian Could Help Your Business Grow with Alastair DryburghPodcast / September 14, 2021E161 | Why A Contrarian Could Help Your Business Grow with Alastair DryburghIs everything you know about business wrong?  Alastair Dryburgh is a contrarian who taught himself to think differently so that …
AccountabilityBlog / August 13, 20217 guaranteed ways to improve accountability in your businessImagine this. Your team has been working on a significant project for months. But unfortunately, they’ve failed spectacularly to hit the …
E156 | Scaling Up Expert Dominic Monkhouse on Sparks by Ignium PodcastPodcast / August 10, 2021E156 | Scaling Up Expert Dominic Monkhouse on Sparks by Ignium PodcastIn this special episode, the shoe is on the other foot as our illustrious host, Dominic Monkhouse, finds himself on …
ScoreBlog / August 6, 2021Why it’s important to motivation to keep score, every dayPeople love to compete.  It’s hard-wired into our DNA.  Look at the Olympics.  Not only is it inspiring to see …
E155 | Strategic Advice from Appletree Answers Founder & Scaling Up Coaches CEO, John RatliffPodcast / August 3, 2021E155 | Strategic Advice from Appletree Answers Founder & Scaling Up Coaches CEO, John RatliffToday’s guest knows all about scaling up. Not only is John Ratliff CEO of Scaling Up Coaches, he’s also a …
say noBlog / July 23, 20215 ways to help you say ‘no’ more than you say ‘yes’Do you get a hit from new ideas?  Does your serotonin peak when you think about a different approach? And …
objectives tasksBlog / July 16, 2021Objectives vs Tasks – why knowing the difference will lead to growthYou’ve got a problem. Something needs fixing in your business.  Maybe you’re losing margin to a competitor or there’s a …
listeningBlog / July 9, 2021How listening to your people will power your business growthYou know the importance of listening to customers. It’s a no-brainer. How else do you ensure good retention and satisfaction …
E151 | How to Become a Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeownPodcast / Leadership July 6, 2021E151 | How to Become a Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeownAre you the founder or the leader of a fast paced organisation and you’re wondering why your once high performing …
Talent StrategyBlog / July 2, 2021Why you need a talent strategy to grow your businessHere’s a question for you.  Who runs your recruitment?  Your HR Manager?  Or is it out-sourced? It staggers me how …
Man Making Presentation to OfficeBlog / Leadership June 28, 2021Why Self-Awareness Is Essential to Successful LeadershipSelf-awareness is commonly associated with the desirable skillset for leadership, providing myriad benefits for businesses, from improving the company’s bottom …
VisionBlog / June 25, 2021How to nail down a powerful, post-pandemic vision for your businessWhat does the future hold for your business?  Does everything feel different as we emerge from the pandemic?  Is the …
E149 | How To Reach Your Full Potential with Eric PartakerPodcast / June 22, 2021E149 | How To Reach Your Full Potential with Eric PartakerIf you feel like you need a coach to get you into peak performance, look no further than Eric Partaker. …
ExecutionBlog / June 18, 202110 surefire ways to improve execution in your businessYou’re an ambitious CEO with your eyes firmly set on the horizon. You know your tech business has considerable potential. And you’re …
Why Looking After Your ‘A-Players’ has never been more importantBlog / June 11, 2021Why Looking After Your ‘A-Players’ has never been more importantAre you clear on the identity of your A-Players in your business?  Do they know they’re A-Players?  Have you told …
E147 | The Process Of Change With Greatness U Founder, Gina MolliconePodcast / June 8, 2021E147 | The Process Of Change With Greatness U Founder, Gina MolliconeAre you ready to change? If so, don’t miss Greatness U founder, Gina Mollicone, on this week’s episode of The …
DarrlyPodcast / Team Psychology June 5, 20212020 Summit Special Why People Really Do What They Do with Daryll ScottIn this episode is another Summit Special taken from a live recording of our 2020 Summit. Daryll uses his talk …
recruitmentBlog / June 4, 2021The Ultimate Guide To Recruiting Top Talent For Your CompanyAs a CEO or business leader, you have to make sure that your company has the right talent in place …
E146 | How To Get Sh*t Done And Tackle Workplace Bias, Bullying & Injustice with Trier Bryant & Kim ScottPodcast / June 1, 2021E146 | How To Get Sh*t Done And Tackle Workplace Bias, Bullying & Injustice with Trier Bryant & Kim ScottWe met Kim Scott last year when she was on the podcast talking about how to give difficult, impactful feedback …
Why getting your people back in the office could be the best decision you makeBlog / May 28, 2021Why getting your people back in the office could be the best decision you makeWhen was the last time you surveyed your whole team about an important strategic decision you had to make? My …
How to Get the Most Out of Business MentoringBlog / May 19, 2021How to Get the Most Out of Business MentoringYou may think that being a mentee makes you a passive recipient, but nothing could be further from the truth. …
E144 | How To Hire With The Accidental Recruiter, Lou AdlerPodcast / High performing teams May 18, 2021E144 | How To Hire With The Accidental Recruiter, Lou AdlerIf you need help with your recruitment, then you need Lou Adler. At 75, he’s spent the last 50 years …
E143 | Why Your Swagger Is Something You Already Have with Leslie EhmPodcast / May 11, 2021E143 | Why Your Swagger Is Something You Already Have with Leslie EhmIf you lack confidence, or you’re faking it ‘til you make it, don’t miss the Queen of Swagger, Leslie Ehm, …
E142 | The Future Of Flexible Working with Juggle Jobs Founder, Romanie ThomasPodcast / May 4, 2021E142 | The Future Of Flexible Working with Juggle Jobs Founder, Romanie ThomasIf, over the course of the last year, you’ve come to enjoy working from home and don’t want to have …
Why dysfunctional sales is at the heart of many dysfunctional businesses- and how to fix itBlog / April 22, 2021Why dysfunctional sales is at the heart of many dysfunctional businesses- and how to fix itThe Machine:  A Radical Approach to the Design of the Sales Function by Justin Roff- Marsh is a book that …
E140 | How NLP Can Help Us Get Back To Normal with Daryll ScottPodcast / April 20, 2021E140 | How NLP Can Help Us Get Back To Normal with Daryll ScottToday we’re in conversation with Daryll Scott, author, speaker, consultant and performance coach, and boy did we have a wide …
How Using Metronome Growth Systems (MGS) Will Power Your Business GrowthBlog / April 16, 2021How Using Metronome Growth Systems (MGS) Will Power Your Business GrowthTick… tick… tick… the sound of a metronome is very familiar to musicians.  They use them to improve their timing, …
Who are the top salespeople, and why you should not be paying them commissionBlog / April 15, 2021Who are the top salespeople, and why you should not be paying them commissionI recently wrote a blog discussing Justin Roff-Marsh’s approach to sales structure which he lays out in his fantastic book …
The 8 characteristics of trust in businessBlog / April 9, 2021The 8 characteristics of trust in businessShut your eyes, just for a moment. Imagine a world where you trusted everyone. What would be different?  Cars would …
E138 | Improving Productivity By Creating A Network Of One Person Businesses with Andrew Holm & Julian WilsonPodcast / April 6, 2021E138 | Improving Productivity By Creating A Network Of One Person Businesses with Andrew Holm & Julian WilsonIf you’re the owner of your business and you’re keen to improve productivity, or you want your business to run …
E137 | Why Building Trust Will Build Your Organisation with David HorsagerPodcast / March 30, 2021E137 | Why Building Trust Will Build Your Organisation with David HorsagerIf there’s a problem in your organisation, but you can’t put your finger on what it is, have you considered …
dysfunctional behavioursBlog / March 19, 2021How fixing dysfunctional behaviours will help your business grow‘It’s not my fault I missed my target.’  ‘There was nothing I could do.’ ‘All the world’s against me.’  Recognise …
E135 | The CEO Test With Adam Bryant & Kevin SharerPodcast / March 16, 2021E135 | The CEO Test With Adam Bryant & Kevin SharerDo we really need another book on leadership? Well, when it’s been written by two global heavy hitters – Adam …
10 proven tips for creating more effective OKRsBlog / March 12, 202110 proven tips for creating more effective OKRsYou’ve probably heard of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results).  You might already be using them.  Originally developed as a methodology …
E134 | People, Culture & Leadership with Anouk AgussolPodcast / March 9, 2021E134 | People, Culture & Leadership with Anouk AgussolScaling Your Startup with Anouk Agussol  Anouk Agussol is the founder and CEO at Unleashed, a far-from-your-average consultancy that supports …
salesBlog / March 4, 2021How to get the best results from your sales teamOK – here’s a simple question. Do you have a sales problem?  Not enough new customers buying your products?  Are …
E133 | Discovering Your Top Five Talents with Bert RobinsonPodcast / March 2, 2021E133 | Discovering Your Top Five Talents with Bert RobinsonDoes your team need training and coaching to help people find a fit, alignment, productivity and clarity to exceed their …
Nic Marks at the Monkhouse & Company SummitPodcast / February 27, 20212020 Summit Special: Happiness is a serious business, with Nic MarksIn this episode  Happiness vs work Nic Marks grew Friday Pulse from a career-long passion for work-life happiness. He draws …
hire salespeopleBlog / February 26, 2021How to hire an amazing first salesperson for your businessYou’re a successful CEO of a founder-led business. You’ve achieved product-market fit that’s showing great potential.  And you’re clear on …
E132 | Moving House With PerchPeek, the AI powered Relocation AgentPodcast / February 23, 2021E132 | Moving House With PerchPeek, the AI powered Relocation AgentSo many of us are waking up to the fact we no longer have to live where we work. COVID …
Chief of StaffBlog / February 19, 20214 reasons why successful CEOs need a Chief of Staff (and not a COO)Why do some CEOs win and others don’t?  What is it that enables founders like Steve Jobs or Jeff Bezos …
E131 | Learning How To Speak Publicly with Joel WeldonPodcast / February 16, 2021E131 | Learning How To Speak Publicly with Joel WeldonHow is it possible that somebody who (in his own words) literally couldn’t lead a silent prayer, become a Hall …
culture disciplineBlog / February 5, 2021How to create a culture of discipline for growthFeeling overwhelmed?  Or frustrated by slow progress? You’re not alone.  When they first come to me, my CEO clients are …
2020 Summit Special Re-Empowering Teams, with Brendan HallPodcast / January 30, 20212020 Summit Special Re-Empowering Teams, with Brendan HallIn this edition of our revisits to the sun-soaked Summit last September, we have the brilliant Brendan Hall’s discussion about …
E128 | Measuring Employee Happiness In 2020 And Beyond with Nic MarksPodcast / Culture Building January 26, 2021E128 | Measuring Employee Happiness In 2020 And Beyond with Nic MarksIf you’re wondering how your team’s happiness is, or how you can support employee wellbeing and sustain team morale, then …
Remote onboardingBlog / January 22, 2021How to make remote onboarding more effectiveOne of the biggest challenges of the pandemic is the loss of human connection. We’re all struggling with this, at …
E127 | The Importance of Vision, Systems & People with Chris CroftPodcast / January 19, 2021E127 | The Importance of Vision, Systems & People with Chris CroftChris Croft is a writer, a keynote speaker and a bit of a guru on Linkedin Learning, with 34 video …
Level 5 leadershipBlog / January 15, 2021Why you need to be a ‘Level 5 Leader’Humility.  Determination. Passion.  These are three characteristics of Level 5 Leaders. And it’s these qualities that set the leaders of …
Level 10 MeetingBlog / December 18, 2020What is a Level 10 Meeting (and why is it powerful)?Be honest.  Are your weekly Executive Team meetings a waste of time? Do you sit there, bored as hell, as your …
What is a daily huddle (and why is it important?)Blog / December 15, 2020What is a daily huddle (and why is it important?)Do your team members have a daily rhythm of daily team huddles? Or are they so lost in the busy-ness …
E121 | The Smarter Way To Job Search with Sam FranklinPodcast / High performing teams December 8, 2020E121 | The Smarter Way To Job Search with Sam FranklinIf you struggle with recruitment, either as a recruiter or a job hunter, then don’t miss this week’s episode with …
How To Create A Culture Of Praise And CelebrationBlog / December 4, 2020How To Create A Culture Of Praise And CelebrationWhen did you last thank a member of your team? Yesterday? Last week? Can’t remember? For some of us, it comes easily. For …
Flavilla FongangPodcast / December 1, 2020E120 | Being A Black Woman In Tech With Flavilla FongangIf you’re struggling to get customers for your business, then Flavilla Fongang, the effervescent managing director and founder of 3 …
Why you need to prioritise learning in your teamsBlog / November 27, 2020Why you need to prioritise learning in your teamsHere’s a question for you. How fast can you peddle a bike? 10mph? 20mph? You may know the answer because you’re an ardent cyclist …
2020 Summit Special: Positive leadership for post covid strength with Verne HarnishPodcast / November 27, 20202020 Summit Special: Positive leadership for post covid strength with Verne HarnishIt was an absolute pleasure to have, world-renowned business growth guru and author of best-selling books, The Rockefeller Habits and …
Why high performing teams need to be flexible and adaptableBlog / November 20, 2020Why high performing teams need to be flexible and adaptableChange. It’s everywhere. Never have we existed in a more volatile world than the one that surrounds us today. COVID has …
How to build trust in high performing teamsBlog / November 13, 2020How to build trust in high performing teamsBe honest.  When was the last time you put your hands up and said you got it wrong?  Or admitted …
Why high performing teams need work with meaningBlog / November 6, 2020Why high performing teams need work with meaning‘Never let a good crisis go to waste.’ Churchill spoke these words during World War 2.  How true they seem …
How to ensure dependability in high-performing teamsBlog / October 16, 2020How to ensure dependability in high-performing teamsAre you running on empty? Most of the CEOs and Exec teams that I coach are reporting burnout.  Remote working is …
Dominic Monkhouse October 14, 2020Rockefeller Habits Business CoachingYou are here: Home / Business Coaching / Rockefeller Habits Business Coaching If it’s fast, sustainable results you’re after, Dominic Monkhouse is an experienced Scaling Up …
Why high performing teams need psychological safetyBlog / October 9, 2020Why high performing teams need psychological safetyYou’re chatting to a member of your team. During the conversation, you notice they’ve got spinach in their teeth. What do …
How to build a high-performance teamBlog / October 2, 2020How to build a high-performance teamAre some of the teams in your business more successful than others?  Ever wondered why and wished all your teams …
E110 | How To Change Your Company Culture with Siobhán McHalePodcast / Culture Building September 22, 2020E110 | How To Change Your Company Culture with Siobhán McHaleIf your company culture could do with an overhaul, then who better to impart advice on this very topic than …
5 sure-fire ways to make execution more effectiveBlog / September 11, 20205 sure-fire ways to make execution more effectiveThink back to January.  Did you resolve to do something life-changing? Get fit or lose some weight?  How’s that going …
E107 | Taking Charge By Letting Go with L. David MarquetPodcast / September 1, 2020E107 | Taking Charge By Letting Go with L. David Marquet“The journey of leadership is a journey to irrelevance. It has to be. Otherwise you’re just a do-er, you’re an …
E106 | How To Be Radically Candid with Kim ScottPodcast / August 25, 2020E106 | How To Be Radically Candid with Kim ScottHow do you give difficult, impactful feedback in your workplace without offending anyone or being misconstrued? “Pause, right now, and …
The best tool for designing a growth cultureBlog / August 21, 2020The best tool for designing a growth cultureLooking to scale-up your business? Wondering where to start and how to put the right structure in place?  You could …
E105 | Modernising The Death Industry with Dan GarrettPodcast / August 18, 2020E105 | Modernising The Death Industry with Dan GarrettDeath is such an unusual, fascinating, and emotional area to work in, however the industry hasn’t evolved much since the …
How regular rhythms unlock powerful growthBlog / August 14, 2020How regular rhythms unlock powerful growthThe seasons, the tides, sunrise and sunset. The rhythms that surround us give reassurance to our lives. When they’re interrupted, …
E104 | Unleashed, Hiring Diversely And The Truth About Leadership with Frances FreiPodcast / High performing teams August 11, 2020E104 | Unleashed, Hiring Diversely And The Truth About Leadership with Frances FreiLeadership isn’t about you, says Frances Frei, co-author of Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You. Leadership, …
Why you need to be open and honest with your staffBlog / August 7, 2020Why you need to be open and honest with your staffTell me. Do you shy away from difficult conversations?  If someone in your team says something stupid, do you roll …
inspiring workplaces with Pim de MorreePodcast / July 21, 2020E101 | Inspiring Workplaces To Become More Progressive with Pim de MorreeHe scribbled a plan on a beer mat in a pub, then he walked away from his uninspiring job to visit more inspiring workplaces.
How to ensure clear expectations for all your staffBlog / July 17, 2020How to ensure clear expectations for all your staff‘I know what’s expected of me at work’.  It’s no coincidence that this is the first, foundational question of the …
How to build a culture of responsibility in your businessBlog / June 26, 2020How to build a culture of responsibility in your businessSimple question. Is your office kitchen a mess? Do people wash up their plates and mugs? Or leave them in the sink …
Why now is the best time to change the culture of your businessBlog / June 19, 2020Why now is the best time to change the culture of your businessChange. It’s all around us. Everywhere you look, people are re-evaluating. The pandemic has made us realise that nothing is certain. It’s impossible …
Horst-Schulze-headshotPodcast / June 16, 2020E96 | How To Build A Culture Of Excellence with Horst SchulzeWhile you will have heard of the Ritz Carlton hotel group, you may not necessarily know who founded it – …
Shannon SuskoPodcast / June 9, 2020E95 | Running A Business In A Recession with Shannon Byrne SuskoYou’ve probably shifted your thinking from ‘how to survive the pandemic’ to ‘how to survive the upcoming recession’. In which …
The 10 most important features of a strong and powerful cultureBlog / June 5, 2020The 10 most important features of a strong and powerful cultureYou know business culture is important. But you’re not entirely sure why. Or how to influence the culture in your …
Liz-Wiseman-HeadshotPodcast / Leadership May 26, 2020E93 | Identifying The Accidental Diminisher with Liz WisemanDo you drain your team or engage them? Are you wondering how to make your leadership team even greater? You …
Brett Putter HeadshotPodcast / Culture Building May 19, 2020E92 | Why You Shouldn’t Hire For Culture Fit with Brett PutterDo you recruit for ‘culture fit’? If you do, then you’re wasting your time, says Bretton Putter,  author and CEO …
How to build powerful momentum in your businessBlog / May 15, 2020How to build powerful momentum in your businessAre you re-thinking your entire approach to your business? You won’t be alone. The economic disruption of the pandemic is starting …
Athletes bring to the table a cocktail of qualities that every business cravesBlog / May 6, 2020How to get your business back on trackIt’s hard to remember a more disruptive period than the last six weeks.  The global pandemic has caused mayhem that …
How to get complete clarity over executionBlog / May 1, 2020How to get complete clarity over executionEver feel like things aren’t running well in your business?  Can’t put your finger on why?  Maybe there’s no easy …
How to think strategically through a crisisBlog / April 17, 2020How to think strategically through a crisisThe coronavirus crisis poses many dangers. Most obvious are physical health impacts.  But less apparent, and more widespread, are the …
Daniel Priestlet headshotPodcast / April 14, 2020E87 | Developing Your Entrepreneurial Business with Daniel PriestleyAre you an entrepreneur looking to scale up your business? Or perhaps you’re still figuring out your company’s purpose. Then …
How to make remote sales teams more successfulBlog / April 9, 2020How to make remote sales teams more successfulWeek three of lockdown and no sign of normality returning any time soon. People are starting to accept that we’re …
Julian Birkinshaw HeadshotPodcast / April 7, 2020E86 | Responding To Disruptive Change with Julian BirkinshawHow should you as a business leader, respond to disruptive change in a decisive way?  As the current global crisis …
Patty McCord headshotPodcast / March 31, 2020E85 | Patty McCord: Queen of the Good GoodbyeYou may not have heard of Patty McCord directly, but if you’re in HR or recruitment, you’ll have likely heard …
How to make remote employees more productiveBlog / March 27, 2020How to make remote employees more productiveUnprecedented. A word we’ve heard a lot recently. It’s been used to describe the restrictions to daily life, the scientific …
How to make communication with remote teams really slickBlog / March 20, 2020How to make communication with remote teams really slickWell – what a difference a week makes. It feels like the world has shifted on its axis.  The outbreak …
Robert GlazerPodcast / March 17, 2020E83 | Elevate performance and working remotely with Robert GlazerWith more people opting to work remotely, particularly in light of the current health issues surrounding Coronavirus, today’s guest couldn’t …
Michael-Brodie-Waite-Headshot-2Podcast / March 10, 2020E82 | Why Joining The Mask-Free Movement Will Make You A Better Leader“I believe that it’s not just that we are masked, it’s that we are addicted to them. And so what …
Are non-executive directors worth your time and money?Blog / February 28, 2020Are non-executive directors worth your time and money?Running a business can be tough at the best of times.  So many unplanned challenges and obstacles facing you every …
PPA-mainPodcast / February 25, 2020E80 | Finding The Joy of Work with Bruce Daisley“We’re not really evolving, the way that we work… it’s no wonder that a lot of us are finding work …
Nic MarksPodcast / February 18, 2020E79 | [Rebroadcast] Nic Marks: Measuring the Population’s HappinessToday’s guest is Nic Marks, CEO and Founder of Friday, the company Nic set up to track employee happiness, in …
How to deal with toxic employeesBlog / January 24, 2020How to deal with toxic employeesIt’s so easy for corrosive attitudes to set in and spread like wildfire in a business.  Often they originate with …
E75 | Getting the Most When You Sell Your Life’s WorkPodcast / January 21, 2020E75 | Getting the Most When You Sell Your Life’s WorkIf you’re looking to sell your business, then you will be wanting to get the most out of what is …
Transform recruitment and manage staff performance with a job scorecardBlog / January 17, 2020Transform recruitment and manage staff performance with a job scorecardI’m going to let you into a secret.  There’s a method that I’ve introduced to my CEO clients which they’ve …
Shannon SuskoPodcast / January 14, 2020E74 | Rebroadcast: Shannon Byrne Susko – The Accidental CEO Turned Reluctant Bestselling NovelistShannon Byrne Susko isn’t just a CEO, she’s a serial entrepreneur, business coach, keynote speaker and the reluctant author of …
Why talent assessment is crucial to scaling up your businessBlog / January 10, 2020Why talent assessment is crucial to scaling up your businessHow good is your team? This is a simple question that often involves facing up to hard truths. If your …
E72 | The Ten Point Plan for Scaling Any Business with Dom MonkhousePodcast / December 31, 2019E72 | The Ten Point Plan for Scaling Any Business with Dom MonkhouseThis episode was originally broadcast by Startup Grind Bournemouth (UK) as an interactive and intimate fireside chat with experienced technology …
E69 | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Entrepreneur with Todd PalmerPodcast / December 10, 2019E69 | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Entrepreneur with Todd PalmerTodd Palmer is the president and CEO of Extraordinary Advisors, a business that works with entrepreneurs to help them work …
E68 | Steering your ship through uncertain times with Brendan HallPodcast / December 3, 2019E68 | Steering your ship through uncertain times with Brendan HallWhat’s the difference between skippering a yacht around the world and leading a multinational organisation? Well, according to Brendan Hall, …
Do your staff know when they’ve had a good day? (Rockefeller Habit #9)Blog / November 29, 2019Do your staff know when they’ve had a good day? (Rockefeller Habit #9)Motivation and engagement – the holy grails of any business.  With productivity levels languishing in the UK, companies need to …
E67 | Learn the Art of Public Speaking with the Accidental Orator, Graham DaviesPodcast / November 26, 2019E67 | Learn the Art of Public Speaking with the Accidental Orator, Graham DaviesIf you want (or need) to be a great public speaker, if you want to enthral your audience and be …
10 ways to build a scaling-up mindsetBlog / November 22, 201910 ways to build a scaling-up mindsetThere’s no doubt about it.  Scaling-up is hard work. It requires a sea change in management thinking and a whole …
E64 | Getting a Grip on Your Business with EOS Implementer Mike PatonPodcast / November 5, 2019E64 | Getting a Grip on Your Business with EOS Implementer Mike PatonIf you’re looking for a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that will help the leadership team of …
Nigel BennetPodcast / October 29, 2019E63 | Finding a life rhythm with Nigel BennettHave you ever wanted to just put a pin in your life, upsticks and travel the world with your family …
Want your business to grow? Then you need to listen to your staff (Rockefeller Habit #5)Blog / October 25, 2019Want your business to grow? Then you need to listen to your staff (Rockefeller Habit #5)Scaling a business isn’t easy.  It takes effort, dedication and a systematic approach.  You need to adopt new ways of …
Why nailing accountability is essential to growing your business (Rockefeller Habit #4)Blog / October 18, 2019Why nailing accountability is essential to growing your business (Rockefeller Habit #4)Simple question.  Does your business have the right people, doing the right things in the right way?  It’s common for …
How to introduce a communication rhythm to your business (Rockefeller Habit #3)Blog / October 11, 2019How to introduce a communication rhythm to your business (Rockefeller Habit #3)Rhythms are a natural part of life.  We’re all familiar with the rhythm of nature, the regular cycle of the …
E60 | The Challenge of Scale with Ben FletcherPodcast / October 8, 2019E60 | The Challenge of Scale with Ben FletcherEntrepreneurs are told time and again to embrace failure, to be proud of failure, to not be ashamed of failure. …
5 ways to get staff on board with your quarterly theme (Rockefeller Habit #2)Blog / October 4, 20195 ways to get staff on board with your quarterly theme (Rockefeller Habit #2)Be honest. Is your business stuck in an endless cycle of unfinished projects?  Is energy being wasted by people going …
Sue HollisPodcast / September 24, 2019E58 | The Journey to Midlife Awakening with Sue HollisIf you’ve ever wondered if this is all there is, then you need to listen to this week’s podcast with …
E56 | The Story of Predictable Success With Les McKeownPodcast / September 10, 2019E56 | The Story of Predictable Success With Les McKeownToday’s guest is Les McKeown, founder and CEO of Predictable Success. Les has over 25 years of global business experience, …
Giles PalmerPodcast / September 3, 2019E55 | Brandwatch: Matching business needs to the world’s needs with Giles PalmerToday’s guest on Mind Your F**king Business is Giles Palmer, founder and CEO of Brandwatch, a company devised to help organisations …
Spencer Gallagher and Peter HoolePodcast / August 27, 201954 | [Rebroadcast] Dispelling Myths Around Growth: A Conversation with Spencer Gallagher and Pete HooleSpencer Gallagher and Pete Hoole work with the next generation of independent Agencies to help them scale as co-founders of …
How CliftonStrengths® will help your business growBlog / August 15, 2019How CliftonStrengths® will help your business growEveryone is different. Fact. Our thoughts, motivations and talents are entirely unique. It’s one of the many fascinating aspects of …
Gareth ChickPodcast / August 6, 2019E51 | Developing corporate emotional intelligence with Gareth ChickThis week’s guest on Mind Your F**king Business is Gareth Chick, a former CFO, CEO and chairman of both public and …
E50 | Daniel Marcos: Growing Companies One CEO at a TimePodcast / July 30, 2019E50 | Daniel Marcos: Growing Companies One CEO at a TimeToday’s guest is Daniel Marcos, co-founder and CEO of Gazelles Growth Institute, based in Austin, Texas. Daniel is a lifelong …
What is trust in business (and how do you build it?)Blog / July 26, 2019What is trust in business (and how do you build it?)Do you trust your colleagues? Do they trust you?  Simple questions that are loaded with significance.  In theory, it’s easy …
‘Nine Lies About Work’ – are they really lies?Blog / High performing teams July 19, 2019‘Nine Lies About Work’ – are they really lies?I love to read. To my mind, if you’re a business leader, you can’t afford not to.  I often hear excuses. …
E48 | Growing and Scaling a Creative Business with Andrew DobbiePodcast / July 16, 2019E48 | Growing and Scaling a Creative Business with Andrew DobbieToday’s guest is the founder and Managing Director of creative brand agency, MadeBrave® and Executive Chairman of content production agency, …
Jenny KitchenPodcast / July 2, 2019E46 | Jenny Kitchen: How To Create a Great Environment for Your EmployeesOn today’s podcast we talk with Jenny Kitchen, MD of Yoyo Design, a company specialising in designing digital solutions so …
E45 | Sally Henderson: Influencing Change From the Inside OutPodcast / June 25, 2019E45 | Sally Henderson: Influencing Change From the Inside OutToday’s guest is executive change mentor Sally Henderson. With 20 years of experience in leadership development, Sally works with high …
E43 | Mental Health and CEOs: Coach Kevin Lawrence on the Secrets of Having It AllPodcast / Leadership June 11, 2019E43 | Mental Health and CEOs: Coach Kevin Lawrence on the Secrets of Having It AllToday’s guest is Kevin Lawrence, author, speaker, strategic advisor and coach to entrepreneurial CEOs and business leaders around the world. …
E42 | FizzPopBANG: Creating an amazing brand by cultivating a brilliant culture with Carla Cringle and Imogen Pudduck.Podcast / June 4, 2019E42 | FizzPopBANG: Creating an amazing brand by cultivating a brilliant culture with Carla Cringle and Imogen Pudduck.Today’s guests are Carla Cringle and Imogen Pudduck, co-founders of FizzPopBANG Ltd. Their tagline, “making people whistle on their way …
What are the Rockefeller Habits (and why use them)?Blog / May 31, 2019What are the Rockefeller Habits (and why use them)?Mastering the Rockefeller Habits to Scale Up your business There’s a reason why I rate Mastering the Rockefeller Habits. I’ve seen …
E39 | John Housego: The Importance of Employee Ownership for Business SuccessPodcast / May 14, 2019E39 | John Housego: The Importance of Employee Ownership for Business SuccessToday’s guest on Mind Your F**king Business is John Housego, a proud Cornishman now living in Scotland. John’s background is in …
How to supercharge your executive teamBlog / High performing teams May 13, 2019How to supercharge your executive teamBe honest. Is your exec team as good as it could be?  Are they tight-knit, collaborative and honest? Do they …
Why your business needs to put coaching firstBlog / May 10, 2019Why your business needs to put coaching firstLearning, developing, growing – there’s a reason these three words go together. You can’t have one without the other. They depend …
E38 | Neal Gandhi: On Breaking Moulds and Championing CollaborationPodcast / May 7, 2019E38 | Neal Gandhi: On Breaking Moulds and Championing CollaborationToday’s guest is Neal Gandhi, CEO of Panoply, a world-class creative technology group. Configured as a lean, fluid and ego-aside …
5 things that make executive teams powerfulBlog / Rockefeller Habits May 3, 20195 things that make executive teams powerfulThe executive team is healthy and aligned (Rockefeller Habit #1) You’re an ambitious CEO with your sights set on growth. …
E37 | Tristan White on Why Culture is EverythingPodcast / April 30, 2019E37 | Tristan White on Why Culture is EverythingToday’s guest is Tristan White, CEO of The Physio Co. For 10 consecutive years, The Physio Co has ranked as …
Why the Gallup Q12 is the best tool for growthBlog / Scaling Up April 26, 2019Why the Gallup Q12 is the best tool for growthWhy this is the best employee engagement survey for scaling up I love the Gallup Q12 survey. It’s a fantastic …
E34 | Enjoying the Journey: Entrepreneurism and Family with Caspar and Nichola CravenPodcast / April 9, 2019E34 | Enjoying the Journey: Entrepreneurism and Family with Caspar and Nichola CravenHusband and wife team Caspar and Nichola Craven are an intrepid pair of entrepreneurs. Caspar is a long-time entrepreneur and …
7 top tips for successful recruitmentBlog / Culture Building April 8, 20197 top tips for successful recruitmentIs recruitment one of your biggest headaches? Many of the CEOs I coach say attracting the right people is a …
E32 | Experimenting with Energy: A Conversation with Chris Baréz-BrownPodcast / March 26, 2019E32 | Experimenting with Energy: A Conversation with Chris Baréz-BrownChris Baréz-Brown is the Founder of Upping Your Elvis, trainer, speaker, and author of such books as “Wake Up” and …
Guy RigbyPodcast / March 19, 2019E31 | Daring to Dream Bigger with Guy RigbyGuy Rigby has been working with entrepreneurs for decades. He’s an accountant who takes a unique approach to the service …
How to build honesty and candour in your businessBlog / Culture Building March 14, 2019How to build honesty and candour in your businessTelling it straight.  Being open and honest and giving constructive guidance and feedback.  They all sound simple but are, in …
Spencer Gallagher and Peter HoolePodcast / March 12, 2019E30 | Dispelling Myths Around Growth: A Conversation with Spencer Gallagher and Pete HooleSpencer Gallagher and Pete Hoole work with the next generation of independent Agencies to help them scale as co-founders of …
Henry StuartPodcast / March 5, 2019E29 | [Rebroadcast] Henry Stewart – Be HappyHenry Stewart believes people should find joy at work. And it’s not just a nice idea, it’s good business. And …
E28 | Powering Technology with the Human Element: Meet Barnaby LashbrookePodcast / February 26, 2019E28 | Powering Technology with the Human Element: Meet Barnaby LashbrookeToday I am talking to Barnaby Lashbrooke, founder and CEO of Time etc, an award winning virtual assistant service that …
6 reasons why you should measure engagement (in customers and staff)Blog / Culture Building February 15, 20196 reasons why you should measure engagement (in customers and staff)I’ll say it until you’re bored of listening. Happy staff + happy customers = profitability.  Simple! I think that’s all …
Adam FairheadPodcast / February 12, 2019E26 | The Incredible Power of Clear, Heartfelt Communication: Meet Adam FairheadAdam Fairhead is an English entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded the Fairhead Group which serves cause-driven companies with the mission …
E25 | A Marxist-Capitalist Approach To Business: Meet Simon BiltcliffePodcast / February 5, 2019E25 | A Marxist-Capitalist Approach To Business: Meet Simon BiltcliffeToday’s guest is Simon Biltcliffe, CEO of Webmart, a print management business in Bicester. Simon’s on a mission to make …
E24 | Let’s Meet Better: Elise KeithPodcast / January 29, 2019E24 | Let’s Meet Better: Elise KeithFor the last 10 years, Elise Keith has been on a mission to fix the thing that most people spend …
How to find the best talent for your businessBlog / January 25, 2019How to find the best talent for your businessThere’s a reason ‘Talent’ is first on my 10 Point Plan For Scaling Your Business. It’s critical. Nothing is more …
Alexander KjerulfPodcast / January 15, 2019[Rebroadcast] Why Happiness Is Our ResponsibilityThere is a “war for talent” going on, according to Alexander Kjerulf. Companies are finding it harder to hold onto …
Tony PandherPodcast / Culture Building November 27, 2018E18 | How to Achieve the Best Net Promoter Score Part II: Meet Tony PandherToday I’m talking to Tony Pandher, Head of Operations at Macquarie Cloud Services. This episode is the second and final …
Fionan McDonnellPodcast / Culture Building November 20, 2018E17 | Using the Net Promoter System to Create a Gold-Class Customer Contact Center: Meet Fionán Mc DonnellToday I’m talking to a soft-spoken Irishman, Fionán Mc Donnell, who is the NSW New Business Manager at Macquarie Telecom …
E15 | Rethinking Education: Meet Liz RobinsonPodcast / November 6, 2018E15 | Rethinking Education: Meet Liz RobinsonAt 29, Liz Robinson was the youngest headteacher in England. She took on a pretty rough inner city school (Surrey …
The One Page Personal Plan – How Writing Down Our Goals Can Turn Them Into RealityBlog / July 27, 2018The One Page Personal Plan – How Writing Down Our Goals Can Turn Them Into RealityWhere do you see yourself in 10 to 25 years’ time? Now, that is a big question, isn’t it? Have …
The Sabotage Exercise – How to Self Identify Dysfunctional Team BehavioursBlog / July 17, 2018The Sabotage Exercise – How to Self Identify Dysfunctional Team BehavioursDysfunctional teams, we’ve all seen them, and most of us will have been part of one at some point in …
Why Negative Feedback Is A GiftBlog / July 2, 2018Why Negative Feedback Is A GiftGiving negative feedback. We hate it, don’t we? Most people feel it’s one of the toughest jobs a manager has. …
Alain FalysPodcast / June 20, 2018E9 | Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with Alain FalysIt won’t be long until cash disappears — it’s so much easier paying by card, or even by phone these days, and …
The Importance Of Trust In BusinessBlog / June 13, 2018The Importance Of Trust In BusinessWhy is trust important? To understand why trust is important in business we need to go back in time. Back …
growth guy verne harnishPodcast / June 8, 2018E8 | Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with Verne HarnishVerne Harnish has helped around 40,000 companies scale-up. He knows business and he’s made a big impact on my life, …
growth guy verne harnishPodcast / June 8, 2018E8 | Meet the Challenges and Scale up Verne HarnishVerne Harnish has helped around 40,000 companies scale up. He knows business and he’s made a big impact on my …
Alexander KjerulfPodcast / May 31, 2018E7 | Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with  Alexander KjerulfThere is a “war for talent” going on, according to Alexander Kjerulf. Companies are finding it harder to hold onto …
Shannon SuskoPodcast / May 24, 2018E6 | Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with Shannon Byrne SuskoShannon Byrne Susko knows business. She has more than 20 years experience building and leading high-growth technology companies and her …
The perfect job advert — it’s just like dating!Blog / Talent Management May 23, 2018The perfect job advert — it’s just like dating!How so? Think back to the last date you went on (if you can think back that far!). How do …
Reaching goals couldn’t be simpler with OKRsBlog / High performing teams May 19, 2018Reaching goals couldn’t be simpler with OKRsLet’s start at the beginning — what are OKRs? They are Objectives and Key Results. A process for setting, communicating and monitoring …
How To Hire Great SalespeopleBlog / Sales May 19, 2018How To Hire Great SalespeopleWe all know how important a sales team is. If you’re not generating sales in your business, then you’re dead …
Shaking HandsBlog / May 19, 2018Recruitment — it’s all about sellingI’ve worked with a lot of high growth businesses and I’m sure most of them would say the one thing …
Woman Smiling Against TreePodcast / May 17, 2018E5 | Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with Cate MurdenMany entrepreneurs are driven to fill a gap in the market, because of their own experiences. Cate Murden is one …
E4| Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with Henry StewartPodcast / May 11, 2018E4| Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with Henry StewartHow happy are you at work? How happy is your workforce? Maybe it’s not something you actively think about, or …
E2 | Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with David TudehopePodcast / April 27, 2018E2 | Mind Your F**king Business Podcast with David TudehopeHow can we attract Millennials to our business? What do graduates want from jobs these days? In this week’s episode …

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