The Press is howling about the huge increase in self employment. One article suggested that the self employed secretly craved the security of a 'proper job'. Well take it from me, they are so wrong!
Oh boy, have I got it wrong recently. Let me explain.
Success tends to bring its own problems, and writing a successful book brings extra huge trouble - the biggest of which is that all the people who managed to get a piece of the action, then want you to repeat it.
Someone once described me as the world's most persuasive man. As I gave the subject more thought I realized that persuasion and influence can be just the opposite of power. If you are loaded with power, why bother to persuade?
When we have the results of all our surveys, tests, and KPI's, we still must be prepared to innovate beyond them.
As I trundle round the world doing my business guru-ing, I am often asked to give a Keynote address on some business theme or another. The client usually names a subject that is close to their heart and I try to give them a nugget-filled presentation that is relevant.
