Did you know: the eight-hour workday that governs our lives today has its roots in the Industrial Revolution? In response to 16-hour factory work days in the early 1800s, Welsh labour activist Robert Owen coined the slogan, “Eight hours labour, eight hours recreation,...
Originally Published in Inc.com Entrepreneurs carry a huge mental burden. Here’s how to balance that weight and maximize productivity. By Entrepreneurs’ Organization@EntrepreneurOrg CREDIT: Getty Images At the core of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization...
The concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI), also referred to as Emotional Quotient (EQ), has been gaining traction since the mid-nineties, when Daniel Goleman’s eponymous book first began to raise eyebrows in corporate circles as well as on the leadership keynote...
This time of year, when up to 45% of people around the world are thinking about their New Year’s resolutions—to be healthier, to be happier, or more successful—I’m wondering about the 8% who actually follow through. What makes this very small percentage of people...
Handing Over The Reigns
Handing Over the Reigns is a must read for anyone who is contemplating passing their business on to the next generation. This book is based on Richard’s experience in a 4th generation 100 year old family business and from the work he has done with many other privately held companies in the UK and USA.