Nicholas Bate

A Layman’s Blog

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I’ve followed Jeroen Sangers

For a long time for his light-touch ideas and prompts.

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Bram. A spy story you won’t want to put down.

Molly & Ben The trilogy completes.

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The Secrets of Success

In this handy free PDF.

Patrick, What Exactly is a Poll?

Explained. 

More Music Friday

With DJ Kurt.

Writing 101

With top blogger Michael Wade.

Managing a Business in a Crazy World, 41

Before you start the search externally for the talent you need, take a little time and look internally. There’s someone internal who simply needs recognition, coaching and direction. Of course they are not perfect; but the external candidate only appears so as you know so little about them. 

The 25 Tools of Excellence, v4, 13: A Wall & A Ball

Man is a generalist. No harm in that: he is remarkably adept at adapting and to enhance this process has created a batch of tools which allows enhanced performance. 

What are the Tools of Excellence?

13: A Wall and a Ball

This isn't about exercise, nor fresh air. But it is about getting grounded.  Overload, mixed and multiple priorities push the brain very easily into fight or flight mode.

Re-assure it with some simple, easy rhythm. Bounce after bounce. Meditative. Flow state. Breathing calming. Higher brain knowing what to do.

Think Steve McQueen (once again) in the cooler.

Get the ball now. Identify the wall. Get bouncing. Right. Left. Alternate. 

Get the tools to be brilliant in a Brave New World.

Indispensable 7

1. Know your client. Internal or external. What do they really want?
2. Make sure they get it.
3. Then deliver more.
4. Not by longer hours.
5. But by asking the right, deep probing questions.
6. Increase the value you offer day by day, week by week, quarter by quarter.
7. Then. And only then. Are you ready to re-negotiate your salary or increase your fees.