It is said, “You can’t manage people, only projects. You lead people.Jim Collins, the management guru who wrote a brilliant book “Good to Great” (for entrepreneurs…it’s a MUST READ) once said“Spending time trying to motivate and manage people is a … Continue reading →

If it’s your business you ought to be doing something every day to raise your visibility both with existing clients and / or potential new ones.If you are an employee you ought to be doing something every day to raise … Continue reading →

I recently heard a top motivational speaker , Denis Waitely being interviewed. His website sayDenis Waitley is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers and productivity consultants in the world today.His clients and audiences include Fortune 500 top executives and … Continue reading →

In the 6 years I have been in business I believe these are the traits you need1 Self-belief. Believe you’re a good person who has something valuable to offer2 Having an abundant, giving mentality. Give without remembering, receive without forgetting.3 … Continue reading →

When I train and advise people on networking skills i say, “let the other person do most of the talking. be a good listener, encourage others to talk about themselves.” In fact you generally don’t have to encourage becuase people … Continue reading →

People recommend you because they like you and trust you – the 2 fundementals of any reationships.People like you when you build rapport with them. You find things in common and they perceive you as a ‘nice’ person.They see you … Continue reading →

My friend Mark Fitzmaurice of Dale Carnegie North of England says that what his management training company does.I thought ‘hey what a great phrase’. That’s what Kintish does when helping people walk into a room full of strangers and get … Continue reading →

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated … Continue reading →

I recently got a phone call from an event management company on behalf of a large law firm. The lady in question had never heard of me, and when I asked her why she had phoned, she told me she … Continue reading →

Did you attend an event where most of the people were strangers? I did…I didn’t even know my hosts! No,I wasn’t gate-crashing.I and my wife stayed with relations, they were invited, we tagged along…after an invitation.Socialising -v- businessI can talk … Continue reading →