Establishing values? Be more Marmite.

Establishing values? Be more Marmite.

There’s a philosophy in sales, that you want to get to “No” quickly. Why, when we’re all about positives, success and optimism? Because there’s nothing more time wasting and morale sapping than a slow no. Your values are your core...
Three ways to keep building your values muscles

Three ways to keep building your values muscles

Here’s the snag with values. They are like muscles. If you don’t keep up the work, they start to shrink and shrivel. Here are three ways you can keep them strong. 1. Having agreed a genuine, wholehearted organisational culture set, enshrine it everywhere...
Grow, and grow others: how Ubuntu shapes culture

Grow, and grow others: how Ubuntu shapes culture

A great culture gives people the support to grow, and the desire to support the growth of those around them. This concept goes far back in the culture of Africa and is known as Ubuntu. Nelson Mandela explained it as: “Ubuntu does not mean people should not...
The 2,500 year old talent management secret.

The 2,500 year old talent management secret.

The pursuit of happiness might commonly be seen as seeking positive experiences and avoiding negative ones. But it’s sense of purpose that brings a more sustainable happiness – contentment, if you will – and which is also a fundamental driver of...
Making a tough decision? Look to your integrity.

Making a tough decision? Look to your integrity.

It’s all very well to say that, but, realistically – why? After all, values-based decisions can cause complications. They can stand in the way of short-term opportunities. They might even make you seem like an oddity. They can be tough choices to make and...