The worst case scenario generator - that would be you! Well more specifically your brain. You don't speak up in the meeting because what if you say something stupid and then your boss hears and then your boss starts to scrutinise everything you do and realises you're actually an idiot and then they fire you … Continue reading Worst case scenario generator →

Michael Jordan has some amazing highlights but my personal favourite is when he gave advice to Kobe Bryant, mid game! Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7z1gRrB-g To see someone famed for their competitiveness, in the midst of a competition, to provide a generous answer to an opponent, (an answer that would improve his opponent) just goes to show … Continue reading MJ favourite highlight →

“Hey Cynthia, it’s John’s birthday today, hmm will I send him a text?” I think it’s great that social media sites notify you of your friends birthdays. It’s one of those fantastic scenarios where minimal effort equals maximum rewards. The message could take two seconds to send and it could result in making someone’s day. … Continue reading Birthdays →

Bertram was ok with others taking credit for his work because he knew those who stole his credit created a dependency. A dependency on Bertram and his abilities. For those who would steal Bertram’s praise could not achieve the tasks themselves. If asked to repeat the feat, which, will most definitely happen, they will have … Continue reading Bertram’s credit →

Home haircuts can be stressful. You're not a professional, you've never done this before and someone trusts you with their looks. It's a recipe for a big bowl of anxiety. Since you've never done this before mistakes are inevitable. In my opinion the way to remove the stress is not to focus on avoiding mistakes … Continue reading Home haircuts →

A kid gets 12 A's and 1 B. What was the first question everyone asked them? "What did you get the B in?" An employee broke the company records and got a 97% score. But their manager's reaction? 'You missed out on 3%' Some view this pointing out the 'lack of' as a motivation tactic … Continue reading The ‘lack of’ mindset →

Toby got kicked off the Applewood Athletic under 15s for bullying. Then Toby was barred from the Calderstone Corinthians grounds for bullying teammates. Then after that Toby was politely asked to leave the Galloping Green Gazelles after there was a number of complaints of bullying. At this stage it's quite obvious that Toby has a … Continue reading Toby’s Bullying →

Monday The brand new cashier suggests to her manager a way to improve the categorization on her monitor. Her manager replies with ‘Don’t make any changes, just do it the way I showed you’. Tuesday The two day old cashier recommends a tactic for increasing impulse buying at her til. Her manager responds with ‘Don’t … Continue reading Blind obedience →

“Due to the compounding effect, a 1% improvement everyday is a 3,800% improvement in a year” It’s a good quote isn’t it? I saw it in a presentation today and thought I would share it with ye, my (two) readers 😀 For me it encapsulates the benefits of long term focus. The marathon runner who … Continue reading Compounding effect →

Control freaks have enormous delivery costs. The desperate need to see, know and approve everything makes glorified postmen out of the rest of the team. The team members are essentially middle men, they deliver what needs approving, note the feedback, deliver the feedback. And repeat. Safe to say it’s not a sustainable job. A messaging … Continue reading Control freaks and delivery costs →