Category Archives: Managing Business Growth

Where does your peer pressure come from?


I have been just astounded recently by the pressure my teenager daughter 16 is under to drink alcohol. People keep telling her she is not a normal teenager. Who do you think this pressure is coming from. You might be … Continue reading

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Who says teenagers don’t listen?


At Step by Step Listening we have a vision to raise aspirations of whole communities so we jump at any chance to work with the youth. Earlier in the year I worked with 20 plus 12 year olds over several one … Continue reading

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Does your business have a metaphor everyone buys into or is it just yours?


Great leaders and speaker all know that if you can grab the attention of others with a great metaphor. You can win hearts and influence people. How do you know if you are using the right metaphor to really engage … Continue reading

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Is there an elephant in your room??


Tackling the elephants in the room – and ensuring you and your business is as efficient as possible. How do you tackle that kind of stuff to ensure you and your business performs at it’s best. Here at Step by … Continue reading

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Engines are ready and I cant wait to take off


An interview with Ros Bristow a client for 6 months who is now training to be a Clean Language facilitator,, I asked when working with Step by Step Listening over the past 6 months that has been like what. Ros said, “When I … Continue reading

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An unfocused mind can be an unproductive mind


No matter what your role is within the business or home how focused your mind is, can impact your productivity.  You may be a creative thinker, your head is always buzzing with new ideas that you need clarified. You may have … Continue reading

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Can you tell a story about your business in just 5 Words?


I heard last week that an elevator speech would be great if you could tell a story about your business in just 5 words. So the question today is: What needs to happen for you to tell a story about … Continue reading

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Is any customer really as good as the “right” customer?


How are you today? Are you working really hard and yet when you check the bank account you question yourself as to whether you are really doing the right thing? I am reading Richard Branson’s book Business Stripped Bare and … Continue reading

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Develop, delegate or collaborate is the question today?


Good Morning As many of you know Mark and I work closely with Business Owners with a vision to grow. We love supporting and inspiring business owners to make decisions with confidence. They often know that in order to move … Continue reading

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Are you really growing your business on firm foundations?


One of the hardest parts of growing a business is the many transitional periods that you will find yourself moving through. At the start you have to wear every hat possible and attempt to learn many new skills. You often … Continue reading

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