Neil Addley 
What does it take to have a great work ethic? It’s often been said that the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. I am a great believer in working hard to achieve your goals. That said, I also agree with Shawn Achor’s view: “We have a …
Primary and secondary mover advantages in the automotive industry In the light of recent stock market valuations and reports of companies striving to go public with their valuations, most recently Deliveroo, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the idea of primary and secondary mover advantages. Deliveroo …
A project without a deadline is a dream. If you don’t qualify a deadline for your tasks, in my opinion, they will never get done, because other tasks will always find a way to prioritise themselves. There is a great quote from Star Wars where Master Yoda says, “Do or …
How can your dealership make the most of Q2? As we say goodbye to March and the last-minute rush for the plate change, it is time to look forward to Quarter 2 and see how we will make the most of the opportunities ahead of us. I think that …
Put your hands up if you think you are a fraud I was lucky enough to participate in the “Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses” course a few years ago, and Jonathon Lawson who was the lead speaker said, “put your hands up if you think you’re a fraud” to our …
What is a “workplace culture”? Corporate culture or company culture is often perceived as nebulous, seen as hard to define where it begins and ends. But get it right and it’s a perfect combination of the people and their emotional and organisational effectiveness. Almost always in smaller businesses, and to …
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Why is planning important? If we are facing in the right direction, then all we have to do is keep walking. – Buddhist proverb I think it is really important to have a clear sense of direction and purpose. But in this instance, why is having a sense of …
One of the most important things in business is not to be afraid of failure. Don’t be afraid to let others fail too. There’s a beautiful phrase, “catching people in”. Most of the time when you are in a leadership/senior position you tend to spot when people have messed up …
Luck is the coincidence of preparation and opportunity People often say “you’re lucky” almost as a jibe at others. A sarcastic way of saying “you always land on your feet”. The problem I have with this is the assumption that luck is brought about just by chance. Even the dictionary …
The secret to success is gratitude Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. I’ve talked previously about the importance of heliotropic leadership, neuroplasticity and how to lift your mood in 60 seconds. But today I want to talk about the importance …