How to Deliver A Winning Vote of Thanks Every Time!
Home The vote of thanks…why can’t you just get it right? Recently I went to a function and I was really impressed by the speeches. Well…almost. The introduction was extremely well-delivered and presented the guest speaker as just the right person to deliver this particular speech. The guest speaker held the audience’s attention like the expert speaker she is. […]
Continuous Learning: The #1 Strategy For Quality Business Growth
Home If you know nothing else about me…please know that I am absolutely passionate about continuous learning for small business owners. This was the main reason I established my business many years ago and it’s why that business is still relevant today. You see, much of my passion is driven by this simple fact: You […]
4 Proven Steps To Actually Begin Writing Your Report
Home So what’s your approach to begin writing a report? Is it something like this? You sit at your computer and type a few sentences. Then you delete them. Next you type a few more, read them over carefully, all the time wishing that they made more sense. The next thing you know, the deadline for the […]
Authentic Leader? 10 Useless Practices You Want To Avoid
Home There I was, minding my business…Well, not really…I was minding the business of an “authentic leader”. He was in the gym with some other businessmen and they had entered my space. I was impressed by the bicep curls and the triceps kickbacks. But I was alarmed by the way they were beating up on […]
Hiring Talent? 10 Unusual Questions to Ask For Reliable Results
Home Hiring Talent… Is it just another Human Resources (HR) buzz word or an approach to recruiting that can benefit your small business? Is it only for big business or is it something that’s appropriate for your unique circumstances? Well, let’s dive right in and answer these questions. I will also share 10 unusual questions you can […]
Working From Home? Top 10 Things You Need To Know
Home Working from home. It’s out there. Or maybe in this case we can say it’s “in here!” Propelled by the Corona virus, it’s now the world hottest topic and apparently the sexiest as well. Because I know how hot sex sizzles and then it fizzles, I wasn’t planning on “getting into this fray” as my grandmother […]
Reach Your Goals With These 7 Unusual Time Management Strategies
Home “Time management strategies? Most of the time I’m too busy for any time management strategies!” “Time management strategies? Oh! my favourite one is: love at first sight!“ These were 2 of the answers that had me cracking up at a recent time management workshop I conducted. Serve me right for asking…right? But if you’re an […]
Improve Your Public Speaking The #1 Quick, Unusual Way
Home You want to improve your public speaking. And you also want a quick and easy way to do it. How do I know this? You told me. Every time I showed up – for a workshop, for a coaching session, to deliver a speech at a function. Hey…I’m not knocking you. Actually I’m glad you’re […]
Change Management Success-How To Easily Get It Right
Home “Y’all talking about change management success?” asked my friend and business colleague. It’s as elusive as my last boyfriend!” She continued in response to my wide-eyed, unblinking stare. To tell the truth, we weren’t even aware that she was listening to us, so her comment took us completely by surprise. Even so, I am […]
How to Easily Differentiate Your Services In A Crowded Market
Home Have you ever struggled to differentiate your services? I know I have. And I bet as small business service providers, we all have. When I started ITDS some 20 years ago, the thing uppermost in my mind was: Lorna Barrow, if you are going to make money, you have to find a way to differentiate your services! […]
How To Really Improve Your Leadership Problem-solving Process
Home “Leadership problem-solving process?” What’s that? And why do you think I would need such a thing?” As you would expect a good consultant to, I sat quietly and listened to my potential client. You see, he had contacted me because he was trying hard to build his team. And according to him, whenever they had a problem […]