How to be Unique in Business

To be unique in business you just need a good idea! Where do good ideas come from? Some people are creative and some people aren’t, right? Look, we can prove it: Put your palms together, interlace your fingers, note which thumb is on top. If your left thumb is on top of the right one […]

Testimonials

Testimonials Ann Hawkins is a truly exceptional community builder and mentor. She draws on deep and multi-faceted wisdom, built as she’s worked with business owners over decades. But what really sets her apart is how she listens with great care. And then rolls up her sleeves. I’ve been lucky to work with Ann as a […]

How to make decisions

Why making decisions is crucial to success Until a decision is taken, no action is possible. It is the lack of action that causes most failures. An analysis of over 25,000 people who had experienced some kind of failure revealed that the inability to make decisions was near the top of the list of reasons. […]

Big Hairy Goals

Why are big, hairy goals better than SMART ones? If you have ever set goals, you were probably advised to set SMART ones:  Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timed. In other words, mediocre, run of the mill and not too challenging! What some of the top achievers in the world have in common is that they […]