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What is “silent leadership” and can it work for you?
This article appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East and can also be viewed here. "Silent" is perhaps the last word you would expect to be associated with a successful leader. The business world is full of stories of bold, brash CEOs – from Henry Ford right through to...
What real discipline looks like
There are many factors at play that culminate in a sort of "perfect storm" of events when it comes to someone achieving greatness in their field: circumstance, innate talent, extreme intelligence, luck – to name but a few of the key ingredients....
What it’s like working for a startup
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. In the not-so-distant past, the thought of leaving behind the relative comfort and security of a corporate job at an established company to join a young startup would not...
Simple formulas for coming up with the right business ideas
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. The best business ideas are the ones staring us in the face. Yet despite this fact, many would-be entrepreneurs tie themselves up in knots trying to come up with the next...
4 quotes that tell us so much about how to be successful in business
Regular readers may remember my article from a few months back in which I compiled some of my favourite quotes. Because the piece was a big hit (one of our most read to date), I thought I'd once again round up some favourite words from leaders and great minds...
The absolutely huge business opportunities in virtual reality
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. Although virtual reality was already creating its fair share of buzz, When Facebook acquired Oculus VR back in March 2014, it was a statement the business world heard...
If I had to prioritise business to do’s, this is how I’d do it
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. There are countless books, websites and seminars that will have us believe we need to do and manage a thousand things in order to launch and run a successful...
Entrepreneurship and anger
In the words of 19th century American journalist and author Ambrose Bierce, “Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.” I'd say that sums anger up rather perfectly. That is, it messes with your ability to reason, and so most...
Building is done with others, so learn how to work with others
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. In a recent article, I quoted a favourite saying of mine from renowned business management expert Kenneth H. Blanchard: “None of us is as smart as all of us.” And in line...
The top 4 things business owners need to periodically review
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. The world of the entrepreneur is nothing if not moving too fast. Especially nowadays, with technology enabling work to travel at a speed that is simply too quick for...
The 10 Parts of Your Business Plan
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. It’s a question that every new startup owner has to ask him or herself: do I really need a business plan? Sure, there are plenty of small companies that operate without...
7 Common Thoughts of the Entrepreneur
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. When I see someone outstanding in their field – whether it be in sports, music, art, business or anything else – I always get the sense that there is much more to them...
