- Linda Murray
Knowing when and how to say “no”
in Communication, Small Business / / 0 commentsRead moreAre you always trying to be nice to others at the expense of yourself? Not knowing when to say “no” creates a dilemma that’s hard to get out of. Your time is already limited and you are spending more and more on other people’s priorities and less and less on your own. You are working harder and faster and yet,
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Pricing your services with confidence
Read moreOne of the common challenges I hear from service-based business owners is the challenge of pricing their own time or service. This is particularly the case if you are your product. In other words, people are buying something that’s non-tangible – your smarts, your ideas, your creativity. Here are some steps to help you value and better price your time. After all,
- Linda Murray
Are you too comfortable?
Read moreDo you think success and excellence come from playing safe and staying within your comfort zone? Or is it achieved when we stretch our personal and professional boundaries; challenge our own limits? There’s a reason why athletes often have a pained expression on their face – they are pushing themselves beyond what feels comfortable in pursuit of improvement.
- Linda Murray
Discover your hidden potential and be amazed at what you are able to achieve
Read morePeter Drucker believes “The best way to predict the future is to create it” But that’s easier said than done, especially when you have reached a point where you are turning around in circles, face conflicting priorities, or don’t quite know where to start or which course of action will bring you closer to your goal. What you need is
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Communication – The human connection your professional success depends on
in Communication, Success / / 0 commentsRead more“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that is has taken place”. George Bernard Shaw’s quote rings even more true today, considering the problems many organisations and businesses are faced with as a result of poor communication. Despite the ever-increasing technical tools that are thrown on the market to aid the exchange of information; despite making it
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Five mistakes impacting your small business
in Entrepreneur, Small Business / / 0 commentsRead moreBuilding a business is exciting, highly motivating and can even be fun. But it also involves hard work and lots of strategic thinking, because on the way to success, there are many unexpected obstacles and pitfalls. The good news is that you can grow a successful business in any chosen field. The most important prerequisite is to ensure that your
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Developing Leadership Capabilities
in Leadership / / 0 commentsRead moreYour leadership capabilities could make all the difference in your professional achievements An unshared vision is a useless vision, at least once it pertains to the people in your organisation. Much has been said and written about the topic of leadership. Numerous studies have looked into the correlation between leadership skills and organisational performance and, not surprisingly, concluded that the
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Setting up your mindset for success
Read moreWhat would success look like for you, without the constant worry of not being good enough? As motivational speaker Les Brown reminds us, “Life has no limitations except the ones we create.” Choosing an attitude of excellence comes with setting high standards for your quality of work. However, once these expectations are consistently translated into the need to be perfect
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