I have been on a self-help course My boss insisted on it… It was really very good, lots of interesting insights, most of it you know already: If you eat a full fried breakfast expect to feel sluggish all morning Exercise gives you energy Spending more than you earn will leave you broke Sometimes having […]
Let’s Talk About Me
Words are powerful things; they can engage, they can sting, they can excite and they can bore. The impact words have on people is amazing, even every-day words provoke a gut reaction. Try these two definitions for size: Self-centred ~ chiefly concerned with one’s own interest Altruistic ~ disregarding one’s own welfare over that of […]
Why do Mission Statements Matter?
Yesterday I was writing mission statements. It wasn’t easy. We ended up with something that was designed by a committee, stuffed full of adverbs and instantly forgettable. Very frustrating A good mission statement makes a difference, it tells people what you stand for, what your purpose is. It is something to engage with. Read these, […]
Have You Defined Your Mission?
I’ve been on a course about mission statements. Which got me wondering… does it matter? Well here are a couple of corporate mission statements for you. Where would you rather work? Dean Foods Corporation: “The Company’s primary objective is to maximize long-term stockholder value, while adhering to the laws of the jurisdictions in which it […]