by Phil Olley | Nov 17, 2025 | Business Growth, Focus, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Success
Inside the Box In business, there are phrases banded around like “Thinking outside the Box!” Sounds great. And I’m all for creativity, as you know. Yet, sometimes it is used as a distraction; as a diversion from the fact that there are some very basic solutions Inside...
by Phil Olley | Nov 15, 2025 | Business Growth, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Mindset, Personal development, Success
Being a Great Finisher One of the most sought-after qualities in sport is the ability to ‘finish’. And it’s the same in business, and in many other parts of life. The ability to finish is a talent … that 1 percent person who makes sure something really happens, to...
by Phil Olley | Oct 5, 2025 | Business Growth, Business Strategy, Focus, Leadership, Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Purpose, Success
Focus on Brilliant Execution of what you do best… What I learned from a Mediterranean street artist a few years ago, and have never forgotten. I’m sure if you have been to one of the many islands in the Med, you will have seen this too… In the square amongst all...
by Phil Olley | Sep 14, 2025 | Business Growth, Business Strategy, Focus, Goals, Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Success, Time
I have never liked the phrase KISS – “Keep it Simple Stupid” … after all, I don’t think any of us should be thinking of ourselves as stupid! I much prefer: Keep it Significantly Simple. Remember, Simple, not easy. In business terms, this means devoting time,...
by Phil Olley | Jul 8, 2025 | Business Growth, Focus, Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Success
I have never liked the phrase KISS when used as “Keep it Simple Stupid”… after all, I don’t think any of us should be thinking of ourselves as stupid! So Keep It Simply Significant… or Keep it Significantly Simple seems rather better. Remember, Simple, not easy. In...
by Phil Olley | May 10, 2025 | Business Growth, Focus, Leadership, Personal development, Points Of Focus
“Life is too short for non-Wow! Projects.” Thus says Tom Peters in one of my favourite little books: “The Project 50.” Every small business is a project, and more importantly needs to be a wow project! In itself, and also in the way it’s seen by customers. Never more...
