7 Myths About Success
In 1979 researchers asked Harvard MBA graduates about their goals. 84% had no specific goals, 13% had goals but they weren’t committed to paper. Just 3% had clear, written goals with plans to achieve them. In 1989, the reviewers interviewed them again and found that...Your Story: Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage
“Stories are the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal.” ―Howard Gardner, Harvard University For many years I have been extolling the power of story. I even wrote a book on the subject: The Astonishing Power of Story. If you want to grow your...Meeting Mandela: What I learned
“A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but it’s lowest ones” Nelson Mandela While I have a minor public profile in South Africa, to Nelson Mandela I was a stranger, that’s what made my meeting with him so extraordinary. A...The Most Inspiring Company I’ve Ever Worked With
“Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” Simon Sinek Earlier this year I presented at 18 conventions around Southern Africa for PEP– the largest single brand retailer in Africa. I’m sure this is the most inspiring...Self-Help Guru Goes on Trial
Nearly 500 million eBooks were sold last year. They’re cheaper, faster and easier to read then paper books. I’ve decided to only release my latest book as an eBook. It’s the follow up to my last book Quest, Inc. and it’s on special for only $2.99, (about R30). In...My Dark Service Secret
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” MahatmaGandhi When I talk to leaders about what differentiates their organizations the thing I hear most often is service. It reminds me of something Margaret Thatcher once said: “If you...The #1 Key to Success
When I was at school we were taught that there were three keys to success: IQ, qualifications and work experience. Now we know that these might get you through the door but they won’t take you up the ladder. They’re not even always necessary to get you through the...How My Client Won Global Entrepreneur
I was recently invited to present my keynote presentation – What’s your story? – at the IBM global entrepreneur of the year awards in Cape Town. The winner of the African leg of the contest was a telecoms startup called Mode. IBM brought me in to help MODE...Double your sales in 5 minutes
“Everyone lives by selling something.” Robert Louis Stevenson DOUBLE YOUR SALES IN 5 MINUTES I know, it sounds like one of those huckster claims from a snake oil salesman but judge for yourself: A study at Wharton Business school shows that listening to...
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