This is a timely Reality Check and Self-Awareness Check for all the managers and leaders out there.

When people say they respect your opinion...they may do.

But chances are what they're really respecting is your right to have that opinion.

When subordinates say they respect your authority...they may do.

But chances are what they respect is that the 'system' has decided to put you in a position of authority.

Even if they don't respect you...they will do as you say because they will defer to the position of authority that you hold.

Respect is hard-earned.

Deference comes from something that is bestowed up on you. Like authority.

That's how I see it.

How about you?

#respect #authority #selfawareness

This is a NOT a COVID-19 related question. 

It's not about whether your business is considered to be an 'essential service'.

The question is, would your customers and clients be at a loss if your business did not exist.

And if the answer to that question is no, then you have two options.

Option 1 - change the form of your business in some way that makes it more compelling and necessary. 

Option 2 - Get Out!

#businessstrategy #relevance #reinventingbusiness

If you're still thinking in terms of B2B or B2C you may well be missing the whole point.

In his new book The Ministry of Common Sense, Martin Lindstrom suggests that the important thing to remember is that your business is actually all about H2H...Human to Human.

Whether you're selling to another business or an end user, you're ultimately selling to another human.

Here's a link to the book - http://bit.ly/3obzdQd

And here's a link to the Part I of my 8 Part Interview with Martin on a range of topics from Branding to WeightWatchers to Wellness - https://bit.ly/3659Eu3

#commonsense #B2B #B2C

There are many so-called hereditary ailments and diseases.

Diseases to which we have a genetic predisposition.

However, time and again, science has shown us that whilst your genes may well show a predisposition towards a certain condition, that does not necessarily mean it is your destiny.

Oftentimes it is possible to avoid such an outcome by making meaningful changes to your diet and your lifestyle.

So says Dr. Mark Hyman (and many others for that matter)

Take control of your destiny.

Here's a link to Dr. Hyman's site if you'd like to learn more. http://bit.ly/3iBOrNl

#genetics #functionalmedicine #wellness

The concept is not new. Arguably, it's as old as money itself.

But it seems this advice can only ever be given by someone a bit older to someone who's a bit younger.

But not always.

They key is in the term 'Relatively Speaking'.

Both Rich and Slow are relative to you. Nobody else.

The problem comes when we measure both by somebody else's definition.

#getrich #wealth #happiness

'Intuition is not found in books.'

That's a great line from the series Queen's Gambit on Netflix.

But perhaps it is the information and knowledge found in books that gives you the confidence to unlock and unleash your intuition?

#intuition #knowledge #confidence

When it comes to opinions, just about everyone has one.

Some say the last thing we need is another opinion. We have enough already.

I disagree.

Because differing opinions lead to discussions...and THAT is where the value is.

Problems arise, of course, when opinions are presented as facts. 

However, as long as we acknowledge all opinions for what they are, just opinions, I say...bring 'em on!

#opinions #discussions #debate

The Oracle of Omaha has a great knack of simplifying some of the more complex financial theories.

When quizzed recently on the relationship between Consumption and Income, in a macroeconomic context, his reply was so beautifully simple that we could all learn from it.

'Match your Consumption to your Income, not the other way around.'

It sounds simple enough, but many of us often find ourselves on this endless consumption loop. When we do that, we're always looking to increase our consumption.

But Mr. Buffett's approach is much more likely to lead you to happiness and in so doing, success.

#warrenbuffett #financialadvice #consumption

Work From Home has gone mainstream as a result of the lockdowns and restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus.

Once something most companies would never seriously consider. Today it's the preferred way to do business - either by choice or by decree.

And that might prove to be the great equaliser for many physically disabled folks around the world who have been previously excluded from the workforce.

Whilst some countries, cities and companies do a great job at providing accessibility for these folks. Many do not.

Moving forward, maybe a lack of accessibility will no longer be a barrier to joining the workforce.

#workfromhome #disabledpeople #disabledaccess

I believe we have finally reached the tipping point.

We are about to end The Golden Age of Wellness.

Sadly, it took a global pandemic to get us here...but we're here.

Never before have so many people around the world being speaking about Mental Wellness, Emotional Wellness, the Wellness of Contact & Connection, etc, etc.

For many people these topics were not so long ago considered to be a bit fluffy. Things that, even if they were missing from our lives, wouldn't be a a big deal.

Now, as a result of extended lockdowns and social distancing, they know different.

#wellness #wellnessbusiness #tippingpoint