Prepare for the FUTURE Commit yourself to a life of on-going personal development.           Over the next decade, you will need many new skills. Jobs will go to those who update their qualifications, master new skills, are reliable and hard working. Five best tips to improve your future prospects  * Constantly learn new skills          …

Enjoy LIFE more We all want to be well fed and comfortably housed. We want to feel safe and secure. We want to feel wanted, loved by our family, appreciated by our friends and popular with our peers. But at times when we are under pressure, we forget how to relax.  Five of the best…

Managing a CRISIS I once asked an editor of a large newspaper in Colorado, “What makes a good story.” He replied, “A disaster“.             Today with modern technology, news spreads at a rapid pace. Disasters make good stories, and every journalist wants a scoop which could threaten the business of a country or an organisation.…

  Build a CREATIVE ORGANISATION Creativity requires the freedom to question and doubt the worth of everyday common practices.          Leaders cannot order people to be creative, but they can provide conditions where creativity can flourish.          Before starting to improve the creativity of a business you must realise that the enemies of creativity are…

Saving TIME We all have the same amount of time, a twenty-four hour day. Some people make greater use of it than others.             Our time is our most valuable commodity so aim to make the best use of it.           Good working habits can save you much time and effort. Five of the…

People’s NAMES Many people owe their career success to their ability to recall names and details, especially politicians and others in leadership roles. From today, make a special effort to master the art of remembering names – it will prove to be a valuable asset.          People are flattered if you can refer to them…

Get Honest FEEDBACK It is difficult but essential to get honest feedback if you wish to improve your skills, a product, service or your organisation.             Your success may depend on seeking honest feedback and acting on it to make continuous improvements.           Sound feedback can also act as an early warning system alerting you…

Borrowing MONEY    Spend time planning your strategy before you seek a loan. Why do you want it? Will you be able to pay it back? Will you be making a good investment?           Before you present your case for a loan think about the needs of the lender. The important thing is what the…

Influencing OPINIONS Advertising is persuasion, and persuasion is an art.             Here are some of the tricks used by salespeople, politicians, religious leaders and others to influence opinions and decisions. Five of the most successful techniques used to persuade and to influence people * Testimonials of famous people             People with credibility are employed to…

Become a LEADER  Good leaders are always in demand. If you are ambitious, make an effort to hone your leadership skills.           Good leaders inspire their workers to raise their performance to higher levels and help them improve their skills.  They can be recognised because their people display superior performance and get things done. Five…