No. 01
BusinessJune 15, 2026
The senior hire that doesn't fix anything
When owners feel overwhelmed, a senior hire looks like the fix. Usually it's a process failure in disguise, so diagnose the breakdown before you hire.
Topic
staff
12 essays
No. 02
BusinessOctober 21, 2025
AI literacy for managers: why it matters and how to build it
Learn to distinguish AI capability from expensive theatre. Six practical skills every manager needs to make better AI decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
No. 03
Personal DevelopmentApril 1, 2016
Response flexibility
Between a trigger and your reaction, there's a gap. Learning to find it — and use it — changes how you handle conflict, stress, and difficult conversations.
No. 04
BusinessJuly 9, 2015
Meetings are what you do
This is a post about meetings - why you want them, how to deliver them better and how to get on top of your day .. meetings are what good leaders do.
No. 05
BusinessJuly 6, 2014
Passion is a force-multiplier
Passion is a force-multiplier. It is the difference for World Cup teams like the USAMNT and passion can also make the difference for your business.
No. 06
Personal DevelopmentMarch 4, 2014
Mastery is Progress
Explore how mastery is shaped by consistent progress, what real improvement looks like, and practical ways to make steady gains in skills and goals
No. 07
BusinessJanuary 4, 2014
Perpetuating Incompetence
Why incompetence persists in business, how organisational systems enable it, and practical steps to stop the cycle and elevate team performance.
No. 08
Personal DevelopmentDecember 28, 2011
Personal Development Books I would Recommend to my Employees
Personal development books I’d recommend to employees — essential reads to boost skills, clarity, leadership and professional growth.
No. 09
BusinessJanuary 20, 2011
The problem with recruitment agents
Why recruitment agents frustrate many business owners — and how outdated fee structures haven’t adapted to the era of cheap online sourcing.
No. 10
BusinessOctober 13, 2010
Servant Leadership
What servant leadership is, why it boosts team trust and performance, and how leading by serving transforms culture and long-term success.
No. 11
BusinessAugust 14, 2010
Tips for Hiring Salespeople
Practical tips for hiring effective salespeople — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to improve your sales hiring process
No. 12
BusinessApril 17, 2010
Eliminate Prima Donna's from your Business
Why prima donnas can harm your business, how to spot them, and practical steps to build a team rooted in collaboration, respect, and results.