Leadership Revealed

‘Even though I was uncomfortable I got comfortable, was able to deal with the curveball and I’ve grown as a result of it’ What is your response when in an uncomfortable situation, fight, flight or freeze? John explains why you need to meet challenging situations head on to achieve positive outcomes and personal growth. Listen in to find out how!   KEY TAKEAWAYS In life and in business we come across situations that make us feel uncomfortable, where it doesn’t feel nice and our response is to choose between fight, flight or freeze. Depending on the severity of the situation some may choose to fight and deal with the situation but the majority will choose to do nothing. In business, there are lots of ongoing circumstances and many micro situations throughout a day that may be uncomfortable but require a response. How many times have you avoided a situation then felt inadequate afterwards? If you face up to an event or interaction you will feel better about yourself and be in a better position to deal with t

‘Leadership is all about turning vision into reality using influence to create followers’ In this inspiring first episode, John Paul shares the attributes all good leaders have and how to effectively use your emotional intelligence to lead and influence others positively on the journey to realise your vision. Everyone can improve their leadership skills so listen in now to find out more about how to make positive changes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Everybody needs to lead in some aspect of their life whether it’s in business,  their family or in social situations. If we can talk openly about leadership, explore what leadership is and learn from it we can all become better in our lives. Leadership is all about turning vision into reality using influence to create followers. Most people have a goal or a vision when it becomes your reality you have achieved it. We influence people positively to create followers. It is what you are doing that is having an effect on people. There is one thing all leaders have  – emotional i

‘You can only get better by following a routine and being focused’ Listen in to this episode to find out how to be focused and create the routines that will take your business from good to great. John explains how the key elements of focus and routine can make all the difference and why you should be implementing them now.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a focus is the ability to make just one thing the centre of your attention and give it your very best. You do nothing else and there must be no distractions. Having focus is what makes you successful and you can only get better by following a routine and being focused. If you do something on a routine basis you will be successful at that thing. Routines provide predictability, we know what to expect. When something different happens, something unpredictable we may respond with a fight, flight or freeze response. If you know what the smaller tasks and goals are on the journey towards achieving your ultimate goal then within the routine it is possible to review and

What is the difference between a reasonably well-run business and a very successful business?’ In any form of business, or in life when we have a structure we achieve more because we know what’s expected of us and what to aim for. John shares his Business Blue Print, a road map of what to do in your business to achieve success. It is already successful across different types of business so don’t miss out, listen in and get started now.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Customer defining documents Values and beliefs are integral to how you want your business to be run and how you want to be remembered and what is true for you. Your mission statement is where you want to be and it must be tangible. The customer service charter is the promises that you are making to your customers Recruitment A business is only as good as its staff. Recruitment should be based on your values and beliefs so that your employees share the same values and are able to be effectively involved in the journey towards your goals and vision. Systems

‘Make sure you are holding yourself accountable, this is only possible if you have structure and planning in place’ In this episode, John provides us with everything we need to have in place to be a successful business this year. Listen to find out what you really need.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Planning is the most critical part of any business if you don’t plan then you are planning to fail. Everything you have in place in your business requires a plan Analysis of what’s going on in your business is key. To understand your business, you need to know how and what is working. Analyse then adapt and change to achieve better results Research and read extensively because much can be learnt in this way, successful people plan dedicated time to be able to improve themselves through reading. It also improves cognitive and decision-making skills that you can then apply in your business. Focus on what you have in front of you. Focus on your current targets and goals and be unashamedly focused on achieving them.   BEST MOM

‘A process is a system of working a way of improving your business, making it more efficient and more effective’ Having great systems is only part of the solution, listen in to hear about how to bring both processes and people together in your business so that in unison these elements are effectively driving your business forward.   KEY TAKEAWAYS What are the advantages of having good staff working in your business? They improve the current systems and can adapt, developing new skills that in turn make a business more efficient and effective. Having good colleagues is very important to staff and team motivation. What do processes bring? A good process will deliver consistency which will promote repeat business. Being able to run a company using the most efficient systems and processes delivers cost-effective solutions. When you have good people without good processes it is possible to operate for a period because people will find ways around poor processes. However, over time it will become demotivati

‘The majority of successful people have a single plan and they are devoted to achieving their vision, but they are able to pivot and adapt’   Having a Plan B and possibly a Plan C are vital elements for business and most crucially whatever the size of your business you need to listen to your customers and understand the environment you are operating in. In this episode, John explores the role of planning in a successful business and shares what can happen if you don’t, listen in to find out more.   KEY TAKEAWAYS By not having a plan you are inadvertently planning to fail. Successful people have a vision and they know on a day to day basis what they are doing to work towards achieving their goals. These businesses have a plan B and a plan C to help deal with the unexpected. The mark of a good business is that it can adapt and change in the face of regulatory changes. There are examples of major businesses who have pivoted and changed to continue to be successful these include Shell who began as an antique