by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 14, 2023 | Blog, Persuasion, Tips & Ideas
For effective communication it is so important to understand the other persons perspective. Quite often we listen to reply, as opposed to listening to understand. Here are some thoughts on effective communication: (1) Make use of the ‘eye-gate’. Eye... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog, Persuasion, Tips & Ideas
Persistence and Resilience are two of the greatest attributes a business owner can have when it comes to running a business. Let’s face it, running a business can be lonely. Who do you talk to for advice and guidance? Who helps you through those sticky patches... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Jul 31, 2023 | Blog, Leadership
DO YOU WANT THE £5 WEATHER FORECAST OR THE £50 WEATHER FORECAST? Always negotiate the price of hard goods, but take great care in negotiating the price of service. Your very existence could depend on their results. Let me share a story with you about the futility... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Jul 24, 2023 | Blog, Leadership, Persuasion
BEING A GREAT GUEST! Leadership doesn’t’ always involve being in a work setting. Leadership is especially important in your personal life as well. Being a good guest, in a personal environment, I think, really shows what you would be like in your work... by Pete O'Keeffe | Jul 17, 2023 | Blog, Leadership
DON’T LOOK BACK! There is little, if any, value to try driving into the future by constantly watching the rear view mirror. Let the past be the past. It is gone. Nothing can be constructively done about it. Today is a gift, that is why it is called (a) ‘ present.’... 