Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/The-Power-of-Prioritising.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/The-Power-of-Prioritising.html As we reflect back on 2009, it was a year of change and uncertainty. Many organisations could be compared to a sporting team under pressure. When the market is going their way then everything is working and confidence is high. However when the pressure is on the weaknesses become very apparent and the cracks starts to appear. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Maintianing-Good-Organisational-Health.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Maintianing-Good-Organisational-Health.html 6 years on and the business of coaching is a constant learning curve. There is an endless supply of variables which makes what we do always interesting, challenging and never dull. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Good-to-be-Great.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Good-to-be-Great.html It seems like the market has shifted in a positive direction people in business have energy about moving forward. The media have also maintained their consistent 'doom and gloom' outlook, but now it relates to concerns about increasing interest rates! So it must be a good time to grow! Having said that there are a number of lessons to be learnt from recent times in what works and causes sustainability - and what will likely not last. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/The-Art-of-Strategic-Thinking.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/The-Art-of-Strategic-Thinking.html When it comes to thinking, planning, and acting strategically, few companies actually succeed! Having said that these companies can still run well, maintain, grow, and be present in the marketplace. But these companies will never be great! They will never be extraordinary places to work, nor will they be outstanding companies to do business with. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Inspiring-Generation-Y.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Inspiring-Generation-Y.html A different approach will get a much better result! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Destination--The-Journey.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Destination--The-Journey.html Success is always in the journey http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Laser-Like-Focus.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Laser-Like-Focus.html Teams that are aligned are happy and perform at a consistently higher level http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Permission-to-Succeed.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Permission-to-Succeed.html Our people know how to 'maintain' but are often never taught to win. Create maximum performance by creating an environment whereby high performance is the standard http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/The-Art-of-Relationships-within-Organisations.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/The-Art-of-Relationships-within-Organisations.html Building relatinships with the [right] people in organisations is vital to success. Leadership and friendship do indeed go hand in hand. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Building-Character--Move-up-when-the-pressure-is-on.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2830/Building-Character--Move-up-when-the-pressure-is-on.html Whilst it seems that the current financial situation was in some ways inevitable, it has created a fervour among the press somewhat like seagulls around a discarded packet of chips on the beach! We've heard the term 'bad news sells' and have proven the point repeatedly over the last few months. The challenge this creates within organisations is that it causes 'politics' and infighting because of uncertainty. Peoples' performance will suffer and decisions become clouded by personal needs rather than benefiting organisational goals and direction.