Jon Elbery

Trust

Trust between employees, managers and employers is one of the hardest principles to develop, yet it is the most important foundation for consistent business success. To first establish trust you must be a trustworthy business owner and leader in your words and actions, it is only then that the culture of trust can be established

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Gratitude and Success

There are two things I do daily that I believe greatly contribute to my success: Firstly I practice gratitude. Simply, I state clearly what I am grateful for that day. Many positive psychology studies have shown the incredible power this practice can have not only on building a positive mindset but also in creating clear,

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High performance leadership – How to spot a potential bully at the interview stage

I found the below article very disappointing to read. I dislike workplace bullies and encourage my clients to discover whether a team member has these traits as soon as possible. Operating under fear Bullies believe fear is a powerful motivator. Under fear employees may improve their results however this is usually short-term as your best

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Values & Goals

Great leaders are visionaries. They know where they are heading. They may not always know exactly how they will get there – but they are clear on what they want in business and life. Keep your business goals front-of-mind It’s easy to put goal setting and visioning to one side. We all lead busy lives

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What’s the difference between a business vision and mission statement?

How to write a good mission and vision statement, what’s the difference between them and why you MUST have them to be successful in business. Many of my clients get confused about the differences between a Vision, Values and a Mission Statement so today’s blog puts my spin on this discussion. However, first, I want

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Industry Leadership Requires Structure

Most businesses grow revenue. Few build strategic independence. Profit & Freedom explains the architecture behind both.