Eyes on the prize It’s accepted wisdom that setting goals is important. Yet, for most clients I work with, I’ve seen a range of different approaches fail. Let me give you some insight into what works best. The three types of goal There are different types of goals. Who knew? …
Winding down As we head into the last weeks of the year it’s time to slow down and refresh your hard-working brain. Here are a collection of great must-read business articles we shared on FP Advance social media this November, to give you a new perspective and start you thinking …
Managing your manager Many readers of my weekly articles are not the numero uno in the business they work in. That is, they have someone above them they report to; often the owner or owners of the business. That presents some potential challenges when you find yourself having to ‘manage …
The force of habits The outcomes we experience in our businesses are directly correlated to the decisions we make, and the actions we take, on a daily basis. Clearly, if you make good decisions and do what you say you will do every day, your chances of achieving your goals …
Succession questions Succession planning is one of the major issues within our profession. As the founding owners approach the latter stages of their careers, the thorny issue of ‘What next? looms large. I’m working with several firms who are addressing the succession issue directly. Some founders have even elected to …