Ever met someone who says 'Don't forget to remind me to do such and such a thing on Thursday', then they give you a hard time when you forget to remind them to do the thing that … [Read more...] about People Who Make Lists Succeed!
Tips 4 Success
Oscar Wilde Rules OK – At Least That’s Joe’s Sentiment!
Oscar Wilde once famously commented: "There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about"......which is why I was incredibly … [Read more...] about Oscar Wilde Rules OK – At Least That’s Joe’s Sentiment!
Welcome To UK Customer Care!
The other day I was asked to coordinate the move of a 10 man company from one building to another at short notice, and I was utterly staggered by how one removal firm unilaterally … [Read more...] about Welcome To UK Customer Care!
Don’t Let IT Kill Your Service Culture
Ever read that EM Forster short story, The Machine Stops? I think utility companies and banks are taking us down that dangerous road! … [Read more...] about Don’t Let IT Kill Your Service Culture
£20k To £600k Salary In 6 Years
If the only asset you have in your business is its 'people' then cherish them dearly otherwise you could end up losing your livelihood......as one man did. … [Read more...] about £20k To £600k Salary In 6 Years
Hurting Abs = Good Networker!
I went to a networking event last night and, within two hours, I had spoken to everyone in the room - about 25-30 people. I figure that if I maintain this record over the next 12 … [Read more...] about Hurting Abs = Good Networker!
‘Chameleon Dressing’ Is A Vital Networking Tool
A wealthy, famous person once said:"Success is when you're able go to work wearing whatever you like!". The way we dress is a statement and, more often than not, we wear clothes … [Read more...] about ‘Chameleon Dressing’ Is A Vital Networking Tool
Don’t Rush Unless You’re The Boss!
I just had to capture this gem on my blog! I went into Morrisons supermarket this morning and was about to rush out with my bottle of Fairy Liquid when a chap in his 40's rattled a … [Read more...] about Don’t Rush Unless You’re The Boss!
Building A Relationship Is A Two-Way Street
A number of months ago a prospective client contacted me. Boy was he desperate for some new visuals for a branded restaurant area. We worked quickly, delivered on the promise and … [Read more...] about Building A Relationship Is A Two-Way Street
How To Work A Lunch Table – The Art Of Buying AND Selling!
There are dozens of networking clubs and all of them operate in a slightly different way, but let me tell you about one approach I take at a particular event. Ironically people … [Read more...] about How To Work A Lunch Table – The Art Of Buying AND Selling!