July 2023 – The Optimistic Cynic

Peer Magic

Did you see this on Substack? We know how important it is for leaders to build effective teams. It seems every second post on LinkedIn touches on this subject, and we have courses coming out of our ears on this topic. We need to remember though, it’s not the only team we need to have workingContinue reading “Peer Magic”

I need to sort myself out

Not sure if my business model is really sorted…… I was going to write something here to promote other ways I can help businesses by providing an experienced hand when things are very busy or for a specific project. As is often the way however, it got me thinking and my mind took a weeContinue reading “I need to sort myself out”

Solutions being lost

Did you see this on Substack? Last week I attended the graduation of the 2023 Co-creatives programme in Tokoroa run by Impact Hub Waikato. It was inspiring to see so many young people striving to develop their businesses, recognising that they need to know how to be in business as well as knowing their product/service. One of theContinue reading “Solutions being lost”

hmmm could this be my new motto?

Are you recruiting

as previously published on substack Being “open to opportunities” means that I have been applying for various roles, and it’s already been interesting. Some organisations are great at recruitment and a joy to work with, but many others just seem, well let’s call it for what it is, rude! Having done a fair amount ofContinue reading “Are you recruiting”