Always Be Ready to Pivot
For many, 2020 is about a focus on growth and I’m encouraged to see so many of the businesses around us doggedly playing that....
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A Matrix to Understand Winning Cultures
In my experience, many leaders look for a silver bullet to achieve a winning culture. Many leaders are often frustrated because they are doing so....
Are You and Your Business in a Position of Choice?
When you started your business, you thought you would have more choices; you could (in theory) decide when you worked, who you worked with, what....
Are You Too Old to Sit on a Board?
I was recently involved in a conversation where a CEO openly discussed how an entrenched and successful business failed under their watch. The business was....THE BUSINESS
As a Leader, Are You Slaying Dragons?
“They know that if the dragon gets a little unruly, you're going to come in and finish him off. Because of that, they'll slay dragons....
A Toolbox for Navigating This Challenging Economy
Please use the link below to get the report we have put together regarding the current economic situation facing Kiwi businesses. It contains practical....
Bulletin: Room to breathe – but not to relax
The latest updates from Statistics New Zealand have shifted our expectations, and humbled many respected economists and thought leaders. If you've read our....
Business Succession Insights from the Advisory.works Team
Our Advisory.Works consulting team recently had a virtual discussion around the topic of business succession to gather our collective insights from....
Calm the F*ck Down – Planning and Preparation Instead of Panic
Let’s all take a deep breath and calm the f*ck down. And while we’re at it, stop listening to the media (who are prone to....
Care More: the Power of Consequence
How well do you manage the people in your team? Recently one of my clients asked the following, “What do I do if someone in my....
Confronting Reality: Starting Big to See Clearly
2020, we’re here. It’s a new decade and the perfect time to achieve extraordinary outcomes. In my last article, I challenged you to stop trying....
Contingency Planning in Your Business
When we create a contingency plan, we’re trying to plan against an unexpected event impacting the market share, financial health or image of a company.....