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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Is the war nearly over? Ashes Day 18
It looks like Ashes victory is in sight by the end of day 3 at Melbourne. But how did England recover from their comprehensive defeat at the “WACA”? And what have been the ingredients of their success here? My view … Continue reading
English proud of Stella
Stella English was an unsurprising winner for BBC’s Apprentice 2010. She has been exceptionally good from the moment she won the task for the boys in episode 2. This was the best series of The Apprentice I have seen. It … Continue reading
Posted in Brand, Finding success in business, Leadership qualities, Management v leadership, Managing people, Recruitment, Success, Teamwork, The Apprentice, TV reviews
Tagged #apprentice, #BBCapprentice, BBC TV, How to be an entrepreneur, How to succeed at a job interview, Leadership, Lord Sugar, Stella English, Stella wins, Teamwork
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Stuart gets the sack
What a bizarre, and ultimately swift exit! Stuart Baggs, “the Brand” gets short shrift from Lord Sugar in the semi-final of 2010 Apprentice. But the odd thing is, we have had weeks and (seemingly endless) weeks of Stuart’s assent, culminating … Continue reading
How important is status?
Matt Cardle dramatically increased his status in many eyes last Sunday. He went from ignominy to X Factor champion in just a few weeks. You could say his status went up rather! With 19.4 millon people watching him, he was voted … Continue reading
Baggs, I vote for Stuart?
The Apprentice Episode 10 Lord Sugar stretches our credulity to the limit by firing the incredible Liz. What was he thinking of? Worse still, Stuart Baggs (The Brand) somehow escapes through the flames of the Boardroom firing process. How can this … Continue reading
Posted in Saint or villain, The Apprentice, TV reviews
Tagged #apprentice, bbctheapprentice, Business, Liz Locke gets fired, Lord Sugar, Stuart Baggs, TV reviews
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So what exactly is Lord Sugar looking for?
So what exactly is Lord Sugar looking for?.
Victory is sweet: Ashes Day 10
I type in the word “cricket” and before I’ve got to c-r-i the world’s non-cricket lovers have already pressed “delete”! But if you stayed this far, let me tell you, today’s victory of England against arch rivals Australia, in Adelaide, is … Continue reading
Posted in Ashes, Sport mirrors life, Success, Teamwork
Tagged #Ashes. The Ashes, Andy Flower top coach, England win cricket, Ricky Ponting, Success, Teamwork
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Does it matter if someone leaves?
A business leader once told me: “Doc, when someone leaves us, it’s like putting your hand into a bucket of water and grasping a handful. In a few seconds the water is level again and you hardly notice the difference.” Was he … Continue reading
Posted in Brand, Broken relationships in business, Why we need other people
Tagged Brand, Business, Conflict, Let go, resigns, Teamwork, Why we need people
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