by Diana Tapp | Oct 26, 2020 | blog
In a year where we have had so much choice stripped away, it is not surprising that our sense of freedom, of hope and of optimism has taken a massive hit. So many people have lost their jobs and businesses through no fault of their own, it is because suddenly they...
by Diana Tapp | Oct 19, 2020 | blog
In sport, the best players often go on to become coaches, but only some of them are successful. Why is this? Because the skills and drive you need to be a top player are very different from the skills and attitude you need to be a great coach. Michael Jordan was the...
by Diana Tapp | Oct 12, 2020 | blog
Are you feeling annoyed and frustrated because you keep getting interrupted? You need to finish that monthly report, finalise that quote, or follow up with that customer but as soon as you get set up and focused, the interruptions start. Sometimes it feels as if the...
by Diana Tapp | Sep 24, 2020 | blog
So often leaders and managers complain about the problems they are having with their staff. They talk about their lack of commitment, initiative, urgency and resilience. But data published by DDI shows that 57% of employees quit because of their boss’s lack of skills...
by Diana Tapp | Sep 22, 2020 | blog
As CEO’s in competitive industries you know you can’t afford to accept underperformance. But what do you do about any employee who isn’t playing their A-game? How do you approach them and help turn around their problematic behaviour? And how long do...