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How Far Is Too Far When Building a Company Culture?

Since the day Google installed sleeping pods in their HQ companies all over the world have been scrambling to create the perfect culture within their workplaces.

Companies have invested in everything from guided meditations to indoor slippery dips in the search of CULTURE but what role does it really play in creating a great working environment? TK shares some of his experiences in investing in culture and the outcomes that were achieved some of which may surprise you.

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Should Loyalty Guarantee Longevity In Your Business?

In this new format podcast, TK takes us through some of the challenges he has faced in growing businesses and the lessons he has learned. 

In this first episode, he discusses something that would be close to home for many business owners. What do you do with someone who is values aligned to the business, who shows loyalty to the vision or who has put their blood sweat and tears into it in the growth phase but the business has outgrown them or their skill set?

What if they cannot deliver to the new expectation?

How much runway should we as leaders allow?

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How Do I Know If My Business Isn't Going To Work?

Whatever your goal in business, whether it be to grow a multinational corporation or provide an opportunity to call your own shots and balance the various parts of your life, there are two questions that every business owner should be asking themselves.

In this episode the team discuss business viability, stop losses, boundaries, clearly identifying pathways and role ignorance and problem avoidance have contributed to the downfall of many businesses particularly in the times of COVID 19.

 

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You Gave Up The Right To Be Tired When You Chose To Lead.

The last few weeks have been tough on everyone. Covid 19 has spread uncertainty into virtually every aspect of our lives and forced many businesses to rapidly adapt to new technologies and working environments. It is understandable if you are tired but the truth is  no one really cares. You are the leader. It is your responsibility to do the work; to lead.

But how do we take those next steps, put the right plans into action and remain consistent when exhaustion sets it in. This is the topic of today's podcast.

The Essential Daily Habits To Survive Life In Lockdown.

In Australia, we are now entering week 3 of social distancing and self-isolation due to COVID 19. Now more than ever, structure and discipline are vital to maintaining momentum in your business but that is easier said than done as many are placing themselves in a holding pattern until things "get back to normal".

In this weeks episode, the team discuss the stages of grief that we are all going through, the daily habits that are essential to ingrain now to ensure a positive mindset and ongoing actions in your business and share some of their own struggles and routines during lockdown.

 

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Are You Playing Checkers Or Chess In The Chase For Profit?

Are you transactional with your potential clients?

Are you looking to make s much profit from them as soon as possible?

Are you losing your potential clients to competitors?

The answer to these three questions could be closely related. In this episode, the team discusses the concept of loss leader strategies as a way to out win your competitors and create opportunities for your clients to purchase from you that are no-brainers. In a climate when many businesses are struggling to attract new clients due to the COVID-19 pandemic this episode is a must-listen.

 

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Are Looking For The Opportunity Or The Obstacle In Your Life?

Opportunity can be found anywhere...as long as you are looking for it.

COVID-19, social distancing and self-isolation have meant that a lot of us are having to face some hard truths about ourselves. For many the excuse of not having enough time to work on the business or to learn that new skill has evaporated.

We have been shown in recent weeks just how fragile our world can be, why are some still hesitant to go all in, to take that chance, to find the opportunity in this brave new world. For some, this moment in history will be the reason to stop for others it will provide the launchpad for what is to come. Which choice will you make?

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Want to Ensure Your Online Pivot Fails? Do These Three Things.

This week the team continues their discussion about the movement to online for a lot of businesses in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Whether the move is to an online product or using new technologies and techniques to connect with your current client base there are many simple ways to ensure your message, though well-intentioned, may not produce the results you were expecting.

Elana Harari CEO of Loud Days digital marketing agency (louddays.com) takes centre stage in this episode and shares some "best practice" insights on what to do and what to avoid if attempting to pivot your business online.

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Is Your Strategy to Wait For The World To Go BACK TO NORMAL? You May Be Missing The Point

The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced change and innovation on us all. What we were unable or unwilling to do 3 weeks ago is now part of our everyday lives.

Are you one of the many that are looking at this period of business innovation as a time to "get through' and waiting for the work to go back the way it was? 

The reality is, we don't know what the world looks like on the other side of this but if you are looking at the current innovations as a short term fix you may be in for a shock in the new business landscape.

Change is inevitable. Whether from internal or external forces.

In this episode, the team recounts some experiences of massive change in their business lives and the impact it had on their lives.

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How Are You Bringing Your Team TOGETHER When They Need To Work APART?

The COVID 19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way we work.

Communication between team members and stakeholders has become even more critical as we all now adjust to the new normal of remote working, virtual meetings and multiple communication platforms and with it comes a raft of new challenges.

In this episode, we explore how people are navigating both internal and external communications using text-based tools such as Slack and email as primary communication methods, the importance of TONE, the surprising roles emoji's now play in business comms and the need to balance action with investigation when communicating with  EVERYONE in the light of daily updates from the government with new stimulus and support packages.

 

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