by Phil Olley | Aug 20, 2018 | Points Of Focus
When I’m out and about, I am a keen observer of human behaviour. On a recent train journey, the carriage I was in was about half full, and a mix of airline style seats, and double seats with tables (as we know, those are much sought-after!). Many of the airline seats...
by Phil Olley | Jul 26, 2018 | Points Of Focus
Imagine you are standing in front of an audience of your peers. Hundreds of them. It’s 3 years from now, and you are about to address them about how you’ve gone on to such levels of success. You’ve had a simply amazing 3 years and have enjoyed “magic wand” levels of...
by Phil Olley | Jul 25, 2018 | Points Of Focus
Taking stock is about comparing where you are with your Vision of where you want to be. The challenge is that, until you’re there at the finished Vision, you may feel frustrated, unless you have some very specific milestones set out to measure progress. Most people...
by Phil Olley | Jul 24, 2018 | Points Of Focus
If ever you needed a definition of ‘semantic ambiguity’, think of the word “Boardroom.” Yes, Boardroom… or does it sound like “Bored Room”? Why not “Direction Room”? or “Inspiration Room”? Or something else… It doesn’t have to be “Boardroom.” You really are allowed to...
by Phil Olley | Jul 23, 2018 | Points Of Focus
Most people would agree, you learn more from failure than from success. It’s the sort of phrase that is trotted out fairly regularly as a mantra for self-improvement and business growth. Which is why I’m fascinated that if you ask the same people what the message is...
by Phil Olley | Jul 19, 2018 | Points Of Focus
When I began in business, I spoke to three people I admired who had trodden a similar path to me. I asked their advice. And I wrote down what each said. 1. Consistently deliver value 2. The quality of your business is directly related to the quality of the people you...
