by SP Singh | Jul 30, 2024 | Leadership
Make a selection from the following: Learning to play: Guitar Vs Clarinet To be: CEO vs. Small Business Owner Buying watch: Rolex Vs Grand Seiko Most likely, you will pick the first option. Why? Because they are more cool, raise our status, boost our egos, and make us...
by SP Singh | Jul 29, 2024 | Leadership
My indecision in improving my business is a form of self-harm. While I may have excuses like being busy or thinking business improvement projects can wait, this lazy decision-making costs me. Our businesses need our love, care, and sacrifice. It’s not wise to keep...
by SP Singh | Jul 28, 2024 | Leadership
Who I am and what I can be are fundamental questions that I must consider seriously. The first can enlighten me about myself, and the second can remind me of the opportunities I might miss if I don’t explore the path of possibilities. This introspective journey...
by SP Singh | Jul 27, 2024 | Continuous Improvement
What I did yesterday looks ordinary today. The artifacts I delivered a few weeks ago need updates, and there’s much room for improving our current processes, software, and tools. I am not one to settle for doing what we’ve always done. My commitment to...
by SP Singh | Jul 26, 2024 | Visioning and Selection
We service our vehicles per the set schedule to ensure they function correctly. We check many things before going out on a journey. Similarly, it is good to consult a doctor occasionally to ensure our wellbeing. But how about our organisation? An independent health...
by SP Singh | Jul 25, 2024 | Leadership
Good listening is not enough. Before we listen, we need to have an environment where others can speak comfortably. They open up and talk from their hearts. They express themselves with full faith and trust in us. Getting to the positions where others open up to us...
by SP Singh | Jul 24, 2024 | Leadership
Yes, I can see that others are better players. They have been more successful and privileged. They are blessed with natural strengths and skills to succeed, and I accept and respect that. I have been sad about this for some time, but I have learned to admit and adopt...
by SP Singh | Jul 23, 2024 | Visioning and Selection
One of the most common requests I hear is the desire to have everything in one system. While this aspiration is understandable, the ideal approach is to create a seamless working environment that integrates existing business systems. This practical solution allows...
by SP Singh | Jul 22, 2024 | Leadership
We often test the patience of our most patient teammates. Hardworking employees often get more work. We often get lazy while reviewing the work of perfectionists. The above examples have one thing in common: we are lazy by default. It’s important to recognise...
by SP Singh | Jul 21, 2024 | Project Sponsorship
Exhaustion is a real thing. It not only affects our thinking, patience, and decision-making, but if it lasts too long, it can raise our stress levels and cause burnout. This should be a concern for all leaders. Technology projects are a battle against the status quo....
