LinkedIn Posts
My LinkedIn posts Jan 2022 -
Getting notably good at something valuable is a powerful tool for crafting a deep life.
𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲." That’s a key insight Cal Newport shares in The Deep Life Podcast. Mastering a skill that others value can open doors to freedom and unique opportunities. It lets you design your days with purpose instead of being stuck in reactive routines. But mastery takes time, and shortcuts often
𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗗𝗼'𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁𝘀.
𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗗𝗼'𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁𝘀 (Turn tension into teamwork effortlessly) ❌ Let emotions dictate responses. ✅ Remain calm and focus on solutions. ❌ Assume everyone will see your point. ✅ Listen actively to understand opposing views. ❌ Dismiss concerns as irrelevant or unimportant. ✅ Validate concerns and address them thoughtfully. ❌ Overload the meeting with too much information. ✅ Stay ion
The hidden cost of pointless meetings.
The hidden cost of pointless meetings Think about it. Think hard about it. Because every unproductive hour in a meeting Is time stolen from the people you love. Your calendar doesn’t need another pointless invite. Your time is better spent driving impact, not idle talk. Look at last week’
Who are the specific champions and buyers you'll do business with this year?
Who are the specific champions and buyers you'll do business with this year? 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 It’s useful to list actual names, not just organisations. Even if I haven’t met them yet, it signals intent—a commitment to reaching them, somehow, by hook or crook. (By the way, is
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. —