23rd January Newsletter - Sack Your Coach

Jacob Aldridge, about 1 year ago

Welcome -  Every business has a business coach. This may be through a global firm like Shirlaws, with a one-man band, or wholly internal when you ask yourselves the tough questions. Whatever form of coaching you use, here's my tip this week: If you're not getting the results you want, sack your coach.First, be sure about your desired outcomes, and then state them. Be certain to take ownership and responsibility for these - remember, your outcomes belong to you, not your coach.And if, after that, you're still not getting the results you want - sack your coach. And if you're coaching yourself and... Read More

16th January Newsletter - Plan to Thrive

Jacob Aldridge, about 1 year ago

Welcome A lot of people my team speak with are talking about 'Planning to Survive 2009'. Mistake!I'm reading plenty of articles discussing how to 'Make it Through the Year'. Ignore!You need to Plan to Thrive in 2009. Slowdown, Recession, Crunch, whatever, it doesn't matter - setting your sights on the bare minimum means you only let yourself and your team down.Be efficient. Act smart. *If* things get worse for you, work through with a daily focus as best you can. Just promise me, promise me, that you will see these as steps on the path to a thriving business.Planning to do anything less is just accepting that you want to... Read More

9th January Newsletter - Is that thing still around?

Jacob Aldridge, about 1 year ago

Welcome, and a Happy New Year.  Firstly, thank you to the many readers who forwarded good news stories to me. If you would still like to share yours, I'd love to hear it.This year will be one of opportunity - don't forget your opportunity to attend Darren Shirlaw's Brisbane workshop on Feb 4, and I also recommend the upcoming Shirlaws Australia Conference to be held at Sanctuary Cove in March.I also foresee opportunities for business geeks, like me, looking to add value within organisations. Don't plan to survive 2009; plan to thrive in 2009!Basic Computer Tips - ContentLet's face it - we're all... Read More