Why I love what I do
From an early age I was asked to lead, to contribute in some way to others. I always wondered why and as the years passed and I gained more self-confidence I found the courage to ask. I was always told ‘because you can; because people will listen to you’.
I wasn’t really aware that I could [...]
Hiring Diamonds in the Rough – Hunters vs Farmers
Diamonds can always be found; even when they lie hidden from view. Sometimes they will appear as crystals, even unto themselves.
I am always asked how do you tell a Hunter from a Farmer when it comes to delivering the goods?
This is my response to that question:
When training starts I always begin by asking the following [...]
The Praying Mantis Approach
The Praying Mantis Approach
‘One of the best known aspects of praying mantis behavior is that the female will occasionally eat the male, especially; when she is undernourished’.
It seem that some businesses are reverting to the ‘praying mantis approach’ to dismissing their staff, such was the case for ‘Freshfields’ a London based Law Firm [...]
Social Media: The New Wave Tsunami
“It only takes one Tsunami to level a Giant” Chanty Lang-Vermaas
As a baby boomer I find some of my generation are being left behind on the social media scale, stating all to often how complicated it is to understand, thus some are unwilling to go surfing outside the bay because they feel its beyond their [...]
How Strong Is Your Directional Compass?
I have been moved to tears lately by the sheer courage, belief and faith that others have shown me regarding their capabilities. They are infallible and giants in their thinking.
What amazes me the most about these people is the incredible ‘mindset’ behind those belief systems. What a powerful place that is to be. I [...]
