What makes a good leader?

What's the difference between Leader and Manager?

How do you lead that people will happily follow?

As a Business Owner, it's imperative as we grow the business to build a team of others who collectively will help continue to grow the business.  But rather than 'bums on seats' autocracy, we are seeking to invite, and inspire a different kind of employee.  We are looking to build out a team of 'Super hero's who share our ethos, vision, and values, and are ready to do whatever it takes to support the business in its mission.

And yet, the majority of Business Owners, haven't had any formal training or experience on being a formidable leader.  And so, their entire basis for what that looks like is based on their own experience!

It's not really a great start if we are looking to create a team of superheroes is it?

Particularly if you haven't experienced that many LEADERS.

In today's podcast (and the first Videocast) we explore in detail what strengths-based leadership is, and why it is so important in today's (and tomorrow's) working environment.

Grab a pad and pen, as we dive into the four elements of strengths-based leadership and learn how to adapt and overcome our own perceptions of leaders to become one!

Brought to you, by My TrueNORTH - The UK's leading Ethical Coaching Company, as part of our mission to support 1,000,000 Business Owners to Significantly and Sustainably ScaleUp both them and their businesses.  With the ultimate aim to #ADDAZERO to your personal disposable income.

I often ask other Business Owners "When was the last time you amended your prices?" and SHOCKED when too many of them reply "I can't remember"

With the cost of living going up by the minute these days, why are so many business owners having such a hard time justifying and amending their own pricing?

In today's podcast, we take a deep dive into pricing strategies and take a look at not just ONE or TWO but a DOZEN different pricing strategies to help you generate more value, and more income for you and your business.

It's all part of our mission to support 1,000,000 Business Owners ADDAZERO to their Personal Disposable Income.

You might also appreciate reading: Should I put my prices up

"Until you have an employee, you are one"

Whilst not THE most endearing statement, it's the truth.  Yet so many SME business owners have completely the wrong attitude towards taking on employees.  It was Michael Gerber, who first coined the phrase "Working ON the business, not always IN the business" and that's only possible (without everything grinding to a halt when you have a WINNING TEAM.

But where to start? 

What to look for?

How to attract the right candidates?

The Eighth element of the #ADDAZERO Methodology is WINNING TEAM, so today, we have the pleasure of interviewing (via zoom owing to lockdown restrictions) Founder & Managing Director of Dand HR Associates, my friend David Dand. 

In this episode, we cover:

Within this interview, I also referenced Legacy by James Kerr in this interview.  You can access that here

To learn more about our mission to support 1,000,000 Business Owners to #ADDAZERO (and in doing eradicating Unemployment!) Visit https://www.mytruenorth.biz/about-us/our-mission/

Want to learn more? 

Click HERE to get your own FREE ScaleUp assessment on the current opportunities and risks within your business

Dand HR Associates specialise in:

► Scalable HR solutions (insourced/outsourced), employer branding and recruitment expertise for accountancy, financial and other professional services SMEs

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither shall your super successful business. The 8th Element of the #ADDAZERO Methodology is all around building a WINNING TEAM. 

Whilst many business owners are initially nervous about hiring, as to whether they will 'find the right person' most fail to appreciate that you get what you give and that in order to build a winning team, you also have to be a winning leader!

In today's podcast, we begin to lift the lid on leadership and look at what it takes to build a winning team.  

There's even more within the blogs on our website: www.mytruenorth.biz and a number of free to download resources on TEAM within the QM stores on our members site: www.mytruenorth.club

All as part of our mission to support 1,000,000 Business Owners to #ADDAZERO

Do you know, where you're going? (And is everyone else following you there)

In the last episode, we looked at Mission Statement and the importance that EVERY business develops one.  Following on from that are a set of CLEAR OBJECTIVES. Whilst Jim Collins book "Good to Great" is some years old now, the principles run as true today as when it was first written.  Helping to ensure the right people are doing the right things in the right way to attain the right results is critical in order to significantly and sustainably SCALE your business. 

With a look at Michael Jordan, Jim Collins, and Belbin we establish the need to determined people's strengths and weaknesses, and how to turn these into strengths simply by identifying them and distributing workflow accordingly. 

I'm exceptionally fortunate to have served alongside some of the most highly trained and professional soldiers in the world.  And from this have seen firsthand the impact a well-prepared, briefed and aligned team can have on otherwise overwhelming odds. I share the impact of getting this right (and wrong) and where you can get started. 

Brought to you as part of our mission to support 1,000,000 Business Owners #ADDAZERO to their Personal Disposable Income.

For more resources on building teams, head to www.mytruenorth.club and visit our QM stores

When people hear the word Mission Statement, many assume this to be associated with large corporate organisations, with a fancy poster on the Head Quarters Wall! And yet, as a former Rapid Deployment Soldier in the British Armed Forces, I cannot begin to tell you the importance that everyone in your company knows, understands and subscribes wholeheartedly to the Mission!

In today's Podcast, we look at WHY its imperative to have a company mission. Why you should never 'deliver it' to your team one Monday morning, and the impact of getting it right.

We'll share HOW one company created theirs and the impact it has on EVERYTHING they do!

If you don't currently have a mission statement, and are keen to learn more as to where to start? Head over to www.mytruenorth.club create a new (free) account and access our Mission statement planner from within the QM store.

It's all part of our mission to support 1,000,000 Business Owners #ADDAZERO to their Personal Disposable Income!

Throughout all my time's networking or in social gatherings, whenever I mention the word coaching, I'll invariably hear someone ask "Is coaching right for me?" or "Am I ready to be coached?" So today's episode is dedicated to those uncertain as to whether coaching is the right solution for them, and offers the 7 considerations to review before engaging with a coach.

Within the podcast, I also mention our FREE weekly SCALEUP sessions. More information for this can be found here: https://bit.ly/ADDAZERO_Microclass

If you'd like a FREE survey on the current scale vulnerabilities within your business, it can be found here: http://bit.ly/ADDAZEROAudit

Our coaching options, can be found here: https://www.mytruenorth.biz/ 

And, if you'd like a complimentary conversation on how to SCALE UP your business? Simply book a call here: https://calendly.com/mytruenorth/virtual-coffee

Taken from one of our SCALEUP MAsterclasses, this episode looks at the 7 hurdles EVERY business owner faces as they take their business from Growth to SCALE.

Our research (of over 115,000 SME businesses) has recognised there are 7 KEY area's within EVERY business that has to be aligned for the business to push past Growth and into SCALE.

This episode looks at each of these in order of priority and offers practical guidance you can implement TODAY that WILL make a marked difference to both you and the significant and sustainable growth of both you and your business.

You will most definitely want Pad and Paper for this one, as the TOP TIPS come Thick and Fast.

BONUS 1: We've also created an EBook for this which can be accessed for FREE by visiting www.MyTrueNORTH.Biz and downloading from the homepage.

BONUS 2: AND, we also host FREE TO ATTEND ScaleUp sessions EVERY WEEK (via zoom) which you can access by registering here

I wanted to share with you something completely new that we've started doing!

Every week, we host. a FREE TO ATTEND, LIVE and INTERACTIVE zoom session entitled the #ADDAZERO ScaleUp sessions. 

Whoever is first on the call, gets to join me in picking a random page from the #ADDAZERO Scale Up (BaseCamp) Book, from which we will take the subject heading, and then discuss that with those on the call.  What it is, its importance and the impact of either having or not having this within YOUR business. 

This week, we stopped on the Subject of the Mission Statement.  And whilst I've briefly mentioned this in an earlier episode. As this is SO important to the ongoing growth and development of both the business and the people within it.  We've dedicated this episode to really getting into, what it is (and what it isn't) why its important, and HOW to create a compelling mission statement for your business.

If you'd like to join us at a future LIVE and Unplugged #ADDAZERO ScaleUp Session? Simply click here to register on zoom. 

The #ADDAZERO BaseCamp book can be accessed here

The Kindle version of the book can be found here

The Audio version can be found here

I've also discussed tying this to a 'greater purpose' and for us, that comes in the form of B1G1. The Global Giving Community making a difference to millions of people the world over. 

You can learn more about how YOU can get involved here (Don't forget to use the code: BM14841) which in turn will also see us Give to another great Global Cause. 

In the last episode, we spoke about the importance of having a mission. And back in episode 4, we talked about your BFHAG (Big Fat Hairy Audacious Goal). The importance of thinking BIG.

Well, today, I’m delighted to share I’ve got a real treat, as this SPECIAL EDITION episode is an interview with someone who, in 2007 decided to think….GLOBAL.

B1G1 is a global business giving movement on a mission to create a world full of giving. Aligned directly in support of the UN 17 Global Goals, B1G1 encourages all to really understand and become a part of the power of giving. So, I was delighted earlier this week, to catch up with its Global CEO and Founder – Masami Sato.

ADDAZERO are PROUD to be members of B1G1, and have made the following commitments:

Every time we receive a testimonial/review we shall gift 365 days access to drinking water for people across the world. (You can leave a review HERE: http://bit.ly/MTN_GoogleReviewand help us contribute further)

Every time we receive a referral/Recommendation, we shall gift 50 days of access to educational books to underprivileged children across the world. (You can make a recommendation by email introduction to: [email protected])

Every time someone joins our SASPathfinder Business Masterclass programme, we shall gift 150 days of Education to underprivileged children across the world. (Further details of this programme, can be found here: http://mytruenorth.biz/saspathfinder/

Every time someone joins our ADDAZERO Explorer Mastermind, we shall gift 365 days of Education to underprivileged children across the world. (Further details of this programme, can be found here: http://mytruenorth.biz/explorer-mastermind/

To learn more about B1G1 and the incredible work they do, AND how YOU can get involved also. Visit www.b1g1.com and use code BM14841 Which this month will donate 5 days of support to turtle protection in India

Enjoy.

To learn more about My TrueNORTH, our mission to support 1,000,000 Business Owners #ADDAZERO and help eradicate unemployment within the UK. Come and join one of our FREE TO ATTEND Weekly ADDAZERO Q&A sessions. Simply visit: https://bit.ly/ADDAZERO_Microclass for further details and to register.