by Pete O'Keeffe | Sep 14, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Persuasion, Tips & Ideas
Oh wow, I was on the ferry recently from Calais when I looked up, and promptly spilled my coffee all over myself! What prompted that reaction…….! The person sitting close by, had a copy of my book that he was reading in between taking messages on his... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 31, 2024 | Blog, Gaining freedom, Tips & Ideas
We were staying with our good friend Marinas, and sure enough beside a great cup of coffee was by book! Wow, it is certainly getting round the world, and popping up in all sorts of different places. The book is about keeping family together, while running a business.... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Apr 2, 2024 | Leadership, Tips & Ideas
ENERGY FLOWS, WHERE ATTENTION GOES Or ENERGY FLOWS, WHERE MONEY GOES I was speaking to a good friend of mine in Faversham this morning, who was bemoaning the fact that people seem to have stopped buying. So I was thinking about this and wanted to share this little... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Mar 19, 2024 | Blog, Leadership, Tips & Ideas
Being a leader in your small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is more than just giving orders. It’s about guiding your team towards success, fostering a positive culture, and setting the right example. In this article, we’ll explore: The key differences... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, Leadership, Tips & Ideas
Bureaucracy gone silly I am never ceased to be amazed at the bureaucracy that stymies many initiatives in the UK. Coming from the Antipodean Islands of New Zealand, where we have a pretty pragmatic approach to getting ‘things done,’ I just continually... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Jan 30, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Leadership, Tips & Ideas
HAVING A DREAM AND A VISION Picture yourself beside a sparkling cascading river in, in some of the most sweltering conditions you’ve every been in. As you wipe the sweat from your face you keep fiddling with the metal bowel in your hand, as the continuous movement of... 