I recently completed a 360 degree business analysis. It was a gruelling process but the most important take away hit me like a tonne of bricks: my entire investment portfolio, whether it’s the IP developed or the ideas and businesses invested in or the products and services of the Brands…

Eight years ago, I began a personal brand-hacking experiment that continues to this day. Where I’m from, if you were to put Steve Jobs in his typical attire next to John Brown in a suit, we will choose John Brown each time, especially if you are trading in digital products…

The First Decision The first decision to go into business is fairly straightforward. You see an opportunity that you have the skillset to take advantage of. You note that the other players aren’t doing it like you could and therefore you know that you can add value. Great. Start the…

If you want a harvest in one year, grow a crop. If you want a harvest in ten years, grow trees. If you want a harvest that will last a lifetime, grow people. — Most consultants I know inevitably reach the stage in their professional growth where they want to make a meaningful contribution to society and possibly be known for something other than just making money. Some call it philanthropy or social responsibility but essentially it boils down to connecting to something bigger…