by Pete O'Keeffe | Sep 1, 2024 | Blog, Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Leadership, Persuasion
Tony stood at the door, fully aware that Steve would be right on time. And, as expected, Steve strode up the path with that unmistakable broad smile on his face. His deep, gravelly voice filled the air as he greeted Tony, extending a firm handshake. “Did dinner with... by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 30, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Leadership, Persuasion
Steve arrived bang on time with his packet of biscuits to hand, ready for this weeks session. “Hey Tony,” said Steve. “How has the week been?” “Just awful,” said Tony! “I didn’t realise there were so many processes I need to do, and so much is in my head, I think I... by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 30, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Leadership, Persuasion
Steve’ arrived at Tony’s office right on the time he said he would. And he carried with him a packet of chocolate biscuits. “Hi Tony, I’m Steve.” Tony noticed Steve’s firm handshake, and ready smile as he looked him straight in the eye. “It’s great to meet you, and... by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 30, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Leadership, Persuasion
Tony realised he also had to invest in his education so he picked up the book “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, and sat down to read it. He became engrossed in it, realising the story pertained very much to him. In the fast-paced world of construction,... by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 30, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Leadership, Persuasion
Tony grew up in a small town where hard work and perseverance were core values. He pursued civil engineering, which led him to start his own construction company. Over the years, he built a business that prides itself on quality and reliability. However, the demands... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog, Building and leading a team, Leadership
(1) If you’re a leader, listen to your followers. The kind of leaders people follow do more than conduct business in their interactions; they take time to get a feel for who they are as a person. Philip Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield, believed, ‘Many a... 