Go tell …

During the course of these past ten years, I am constantly reminding myself that I could be better. I’m happy ‘where I am’ with the business, sure, although these days I’m driven to consider how I could improve.  Business is good. Recommendations are coming my way and while I’ve never been one to rest on myContinue reading “Go tell …”

Collaborative conversation

So, I  picked up the telephone and the conversation was something  like this:Hi Charlie, do you have time for a chat? I’d like to discuss something that is capable of profoundly enhancing your business. Sure Ian, when is good for you? I can do Mon-Thurs morning or Thurs-Friday any time after 2 pm? I met up withContinue reading “Collaborative conversation”

Do better, follow up

Here’s the story, see if you relate to this … It’s early in the day, the meeting is over and ‘sticky buns’ are present when I ask: So, how is business? Business is great Charlie and I love these networking events, there is always plenty of opportunities. I think I’ve identified one or two potentialContinue reading “Do better, follow up”

you, me, collaboratively …

Collaboration is a much anticipated and at the same time, such an overlooked benefit to networking. What happens though, when things don’t quite go to plan? Been there? You know it don’t you? Initially, there is the excitement of working with and learning all about a potential collaborative partner, someone who can contribute to your projectsContinue reading “you, me, collaboratively …”

Better together

  Bob arrived, pulled up a chair and reclined with a cup of what appeared to be hot chocolate … ‘So, what do you say, Bob? I asked.’ ~ “Getting good players is easy. Getting those good players to play together is the hard part.”  It’s so true don’t you think? A quote by CaseyContinue reading “Better together”