I know that many of my blogs about the fitness industry may come across as critical or negative. They are not intended that way. I love the industry and I want it to succeed in its quest to get more people, more active, more often. In doing so, one of the challenges that it must … Continue reading
I have been involved in leadership and management development training for many years. One of the common topics that we explore is ‘impact and influence’ through the line, up the line and with peers. It is one of my favourite topics to review with participants. I love the practical nature of the discussion and the simplicity … Continue reading
… and I am not sure I will ever go again! Wow, how fantastic was the Easter Bank Holiday weather in the UK? I managed to get some time out on the bike, which included: a 10-mile family bike ride with James in the trailer; a 7-mile ride taking James to the park and back; plus … Continue reading
At a recent workshop, a room of business owners were asked, ‘do any of you know what your role is?’ The room was filled with an awkward silence. The silence you get when you realise a good question has been asked by mistake. The silence that fills the person being asked with a mild sense … Continue reading
There is a need for ambitious owner managers ‘people with a large need for autonomy and control’ to hold themselves to account and to be kept honest for their actions. This is not to say that business owners and entrepreneurs are a dishonest bunch. More that a CEO of a large corporate is held accountable by … Continue reading
I’ve locked myself away in my home office to write up a few things about the themes of sustainable success for ambitious owner managers. Despite suffering from writer’s block and a dose of procrastination, I’ve managed to write the following very rough and rambling draft for one particular theme. It’s intention to stimulate thought and … Continue reading
