by Pete O'Keeffe | Sep 18, 2023 | Leadership, Persuasion
Having seen athletes progress through to the world stage, and of course many more falling short and not meeting the performance standards, I thought I would look at Andy Murray’s journey as a case study to learn from… And specifically reflect on two... by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog, Leadership
Don’t mess with the ‘Old Dogs’! A German Shepherd starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he’s lost. Wandering about, he notices a Panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch. The old German Shepherd thinks,... 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.’... by Pete O'Keeffe | Jul 10, 2023 | Blog, Leadership
Follow these 8 rules and you won’t go too far wrong in business, or your personal life 1. If you’ve a problem with me, come and see me privately. I’ll do the same for you. 2. If someone else has a problem with me and comes to you, send them to me....