LI-2025
LinkedIn Posts Jan-Dec 2025.
I enjoy seeing the energy a fresh start generates.
I enjoy seeing the energy a fresh start generates. New Year aspirations and ambitions. But then I’m disappointed to see them fizzle out. The enthusiasm lost in the day-to-day grind. What if you—every month—every quarter— refocused Rejuvenated the year’s goals, clarity, and energy. That’s something
Many people struggle to listen effectively.
Many people struggle to listen effectively. They try to stay engaged and focused, only to find they've missed key points or misunderstand. Here’s an easy way to become a better listener. Ask yourself these 3 questions: 1. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗺 𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼? Get super specific. → What’s their goal in sharing this
A while ago I posed this question for myself.
A while ago I posed this question for myself. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲? I decided these two phrases let me know I’m on track. After I ask a question. My client says: “𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲.” After I make a statement. My client says: “𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲.” I glow inside when I hear these. They’re why I do the
You can fool yourself into thinking you’re busy.
You can fool yourself into thinking you’re busy, but are you really moving the business forward?" That's one insight shared by Brady Jensen on the ProServ Podcast, hosted by Greg Alexander. It emphasises the importance of evaluating actions for impact, not just activity. Win-loss reviews provide
Want to become a great consultant?
Want to become a great consultant? Not just good—great. Then master the art of understanding people. Start here: ↳ Thinking patterns. ↳ Attitude to toward risk. ↳ Pressures, priorities, ambitions. Learn to see the world through their eyes. Next, consider: ↳ Managing reputation. ↳ Finding a project partner. ↳ Placing a bet on their advice.
You won’t grow consultancy sales with hope, patchwork fixes, and guesswork.
You won’t grow consultancy sales with hope, patchwork fixes, and guesswork. Success demands a clear roadmap, a strong playbook, and steady focus. Think ahead. Act with purpose. —
Elite performers know the secret.
🤫 Elite performers know the secret They turn rugged individualism into collaboration: Talking about goals → Get people who push you. Struggling alone → Lean on your inner circle. Want feedback → Seek brutal honesty. Don't try to do it all by willpower. Instead, harness the power of accountability. Rugged individualism = Limited
On Sundays I do a weekly review.
🚀 On Sundays I do a weekly review. I'm looking to answer how well I lived my Ideal Week? So, here's what I look at: 1️⃣ Mars bar' time - balancing my work, rest, and play ↳ Was my time spent balanced across work, rest, and play?