KARL SHARMAN

Good To Great is a book for people looking for success - to take that step towards greatness. Despite it mainly be aimed at companies, I feel as an individual there is plenty you can take from it. For that reason, I have included the eight key points to take away from the book - enjoy! 1. Great leaders have humility and professional resolve They are not focused on self rewards, instead they are driven to see their company be successful as they want to put their company first.

The idea that to pursue your dreams means giving up everything that is dear to you is nonsense: - Success does not necessarily mean leaving your present company – indeed, it may be to stay and grow and find fulfilment. - Success does not necessarily mean anything to do with work or your career - Success is yours – it is yours to own and no-one else has any right to tell you that your success is wrong, if you do not hurt, or damage, someone else. Success is indeed very simple,

I have listened and watched a variety of individuals who feel they have been successful and there is one centre point to their success: gratitude. I would expect you to say that it must be easy for successful people to have the feeling of gratitude but a lot of what I see or they say, suggests they gained gratitude along the early part of their journey. You are fortunate as you can write your own story – this is because everything is your choice which includes the feeling of

To be a successful leader or coach: communication must be two ways. Two-way communication may occur horizontally or vertically in the organisation. Leaders fear changing their message or admitting they’re wrong. These leaders are the losers – the ones who are watching the great leaders race past them. To be a great leader you must have strong communication skills – have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing. No one knows enough to have all the answers so y

Sacrifice is a key word in relation to success, some can do it and others can’t but there’s a key relationship between our choices and our efforts to success. Sacrifice is defined as giving up (something valued) for the sake of other considerations. This can be defined through modern day examples such as giving up social times during the week with friends, putting in an extra hour at weekends or giving up alcohol to be healthier and more productive. It is important to underst

Superman showcases the untapped potential for humanity by reminding us of the infinite possibilities and to ensure we bring good into our environment. However, like humans, for this to be achieved he must know his ‘why’, understand how and execute. If we go deeper, Superman tends to his environment by bringing positive energy to everything he takes on. The environment is what you surround yourself with. Environmental energy which impacts our outcomes, is an aspect Superman br

We all start with the mantra “New Year, new me” but who keeps to this and most of all achieve it? With new goals, we all start with the same possibilities and opportunities to fulfil our dreams. Our mind-set is the difference in each challenge to achieve our goals, simply it is our ability to change that: ‘Impossible’ into ‘Possible’ ‘Can’t’ into ‘Can’ ‘Don’t believe’ into ‘I believe’ Here are three motivators to ensure you achieve your New Year goals: Why do you want it? U

Albert Einstein stated “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got”. This quote is as relevant today as it was back then, his experiments led to him being one of the most famous physicists in history due to this theory. People talk about achieving their goals without taking the steps towards growth, therefore just doing the same thing they have always done. Here are three signs you’re ready to grow: 1. You know your vision of what you wan

A dream is a wish; a vision is the looking. In other words, a vision is more believable, intentional and structured in assisting us to reach our goals. When building our vision, we must initially know where we want to go - this is the first stage of the formula of success. The formula to success becomes easier when its broken down into steps, then when these are pieced together you have a plan of action to follow. Like anything, once you complete the first step, the second, t

Self-Confidence is a state that separates the average from the great. Most of us, at some time, will have struggled with the belief that we can achieve our goals. It’s always important to remember that even the greatest leaders, athletes and celebrities suffer with a lack of confidence. Whether it’s in your work, in your sport or in your relationship – you’re not alone and you will only grow if you’re are the best version of YOU. A lack of confidence can result from a negativ