Is your best really good enough?

Is your best really good enough?

Your best is not good enough!  If you say it out loud like that, it almost sounds like a line out of a movie, or something a drill sergeant will shout at his troops. It could however be applied to management and leadership as well in the sense of continuous...
What if I told you there are no difficult customers?

What if I told you there are no difficult customers?

At some point in your career, if not more than once, you will come across the dreaded “difficult” customer. Whether it is on a project or whether it be as a business owner, we have all had them and we have all probably had similar experiences with these kinds of...
A good workman never blames his tools

A good workman never blames his tools

In business today we have a multitude of tools that can assist us in delivering on client projects, business deliverables and a whole suite of tools to assist you in running your business better. In some cases however, we are so overwhelmed by the sheer amount of...
Liar, Liar pants on fire

Liar, Liar pants on fire

Honesty and trust, two pillars of what make up the foundation of any successful business and project. I have seen many business relationships crumble and projects almost go up in flames because of dishonesty, and I think it is something to really think about as a...
How much value do you really add?

How much value do you really add?

What is value? Some might say it’s all monetary, while others would say it’s what they can get out of something. But let’s talk about value when it comes to your clients’ needs.  It is what you deliver and what they get from you as the supplier. So what should you be...
Attitude or Aptitude? That is the question.

Attitude or Aptitude? That is the question.

Attitude vs Aptitude, when employing people what do you look out for? Is it the academic achievements coupled with the years of experience? Sure, when it comes to Lawyers and Accountants, qualifications and experience is non-negotiable, but what about other...