A - Communication is a key part of business and in this area we have an unmatched wealth of experience that could be at your disposal for a reasonable fee. B - Do you mind elaborating on your experience? A - We have worked with a number of different clients, each is different to the … Continue reading Waffler’s kryptonite
Author: thomaspfduggan
Showing vulnerability
Showing vulnerability is definitely a hard thing to do, especially if you've been hurt before but it shouldn't be seen as a display of weakness but rather a display of courage. Because let's face it its a big risk, it may go wrong. But with great risk comes great reward. It's a chance for trust … Continue reading Showing vulnerability
Asking strangers for favours
Asking strangers for favours is a lot like fishing. You get better results with bait on the hook.
It appeared simple
It appeared to be a simple task but once you got into it you realised you opened Pandora's box. The list of problems is growing exponentially in front of your eyes and it doesn't show any signs of stopping. You check to see if this task is absolutely necessary to do. You groan audibly when … Continue reading It appeared simple
Permission to err
Giving someone the permission to err is a great way to gently pull someone out of their shell and build their confidence.
Pennys logo
Why do Penney's not put their logo on their clothes? Because it would ruin their business. They thrive because they provide frugal people the ability to hide in plain sight. 'I love your top' 'It was ten euro in Penney's' If they put the logo on their clothes they would take away that experience from … Continue reading Pennys logo
Milo & Kiki
Milo is a very good reader. He reads a lot. In fact one time when the latest novel of Milo's favourite series came out, Milo read it in one sitting. It took him all night but he powered through it. So Kiki sees this and recommends a book to Milo. Then a couple of weeks … Continue reading Milo & Kiki
Holding the door open
I walk to the door, open it, turn around and see someone behind me. They look up, see me holding the door open for them and immediately increase their pace to get to the door quicker. This happens with the majority of people, they feel obliged to return the courtesy by lessening the time you … Continue reading Holding the door open
Not addressing the problem
I was at a rugby match recently. It was the final of a tournament, at the end of a long season. Pretty quickly into the match, it became apparent that the hooker on one team couldn't throw well. He couldn't throw straight and he couldn't make it past the first player. So slowly but surely … Continue reading Not addressing the problem
Expecting creative work from menial workers
If you hire them to do menial work, train them to be obedient and give them no decision making leeway. It is inviting frustration to ask them to do creative thinking and expect it to be good.
