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Live smart | Business psychology
Understanding business psychology can have a positive impact on your business relationships and the way you work. We tend to think that success makes
us happy, but it could be that happiness actually attracts
success.
This section focuses on several aspects of business psychology including the theory of happiness, the
power of positive thinking,
self-confidence
and much more. We also explore the question of whether
entrepreneurs are born or made. Are you prepared to change your thinking?
Why mindfulness matters
13 Mar 12Jayne TancredHow skilled are you at what you do? If you’re so experienced at your job that you can pretty much do it on autopilot, it might be time to refocus. Read more
Comments: 16Which of these are you?
28 Feb 12Sam LeaderI love a bit of self-analysis, but Thomas Harris’ work describing four life positions made for scary, if insightful reading. Here’s what he has to say. Read more
Comments: 25Note to self: Man up! Your regrets lie waiting.
25 Oct 11Peter CrockerThere’s that moment after a funeral, usually sometime after the third wine, where friends ask one another “Am I doing enough with my life?” Read more
Comments: 23Why mystery matters
20 Sep 11Jayne TancredOf all the many enlightening things I heard at Flying Solo Independents’ Day this year, one has been a light bulb moment and triggered a real shift in my thinking. Read more
Comments: 5Why your heart should rule your head
06 Sep 11Sam LeaderWhat if I were to tell you that you had, at your disposal, an amazing decision making tool that can help private and professional relationships flourish? Well, you do. It’s your intuition or inner voice. Read more
Comments: 14Pausing the soundtrack of struggle
24 Aug 11Zoe Routh“When is this effort going to pay off?” Georgia snuffled into her hanky. She was exhausted, frustrated, and worn out. Read more
Comments: 6Help! I need somebody.
09 Aug 11Sam LeaderSmart businesses understand that helping others can be the key to ensuring prosperity and happiness. So what help do you need and are you good at asking for help? Read more
Comments: 21Why perfection sucks
11 Jul 11Sam LeaderThe following negative ways of thinking are frequently observed in unhappy people, according to cognitive psychologists. Do any of these sound familiar? Read more
Comments: 44Are you an optimist, pessimist or realist?
30 Aug 10Rhondalynn KorolakTough financial times impact overall spending and consumer sentiment, hurting many businesses and families. Hoping that circumstances will change is not enough. Read more
Comments: 9Neuro-linguistic programming: Are you in two minds?
28 May 10Deborah KeepDo you ever feel conflicted or frustrated, with part of you wanting to go ahead with something, and another part hesitant? Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help. Read more
Comments: 2Business mantras for soloist success
15 Apr 10Deborah KeepSome beliefs help us get the best out of ourselves, while others put limits on our chances of success. Here are three of my favourite business mantras for helping soloists thrive. Read more
Comments: 3Letting go of limiting beliefs
11 Feb 10Deborah KeepDo your beliefs about your abilities hold you back from achieving your full potential? Unconscious filters could be preventing you or your business from growing. Read on to find out more about letting go of limiting beliefs. Read more
Comments: 9Six degrees of connection
18 Jan 10Sam LeaderOccasionally you’ll be exposed to some thinking that you then can’t shake from your mind. This happened to me whilst listening to a program on good old ABC radio recently discussing degrees of connection. See what you make of it. Read more
Comments: 24NLP: Perception is projection
12 Nov 09Deborah KeepTwo identical days, each with the same routine. One goes so well, while the other? It’s a day you’d rather forget. How can this be? The answer is perception is projection. Read more
Comments: 9The Me Myth
16 Oct 09Robert GerrishIn this brief video filmed at Flying Solo LIVE! I catch up again with Andrew Griffiths. Andrew was our opening keynote presenter at this year's event and what a terrific presentation he gave. Read more
Comments: 0In celebration of small
13 Aug 09Zern LiewThe conventional business world is obsessed with big. The prevailing myth is that bigger is better – including the outward appearance of big. The dominant definition of success is that of big money. Read more
Comments: 6Understanding your needs as a soloist
05 Jul 09Trish WestonTo succeed in your solo business, you have to understand your physiological and psychological needs. So how do you identify these needs and get your business to satisfy them? Read more
Comments: 8Embracing change in your solo business
02 Jun 09Megan ToughWhether it's a simple process amendment or a total rethink of strategy, change is inevitable in our business. However, handling change can be a real challenge. Here are some tips to make it easier. Read more
Comments: 8Achieving your goals: The energy paradox
02 Mar 09Sam LeaderConventional wisdom states single mindedness, focus and determination will help you with achieving your goals and fixing problems. But what if trying too hard proves counterproductive? Read more
Comments: 41Perfection Infection
27 Jan 09Andrew MayDoes the thought of failure make you feel queasy? Do you set the bar too high? You may just have what psychologists are now calling the Perfection Infection. Read more
Comments: 15Breakthrough thoughts: Listen to yourself
19 Jan 09Sam LeaderWhile a majority of our inner dialogue is relatively trivial, we all have breakthrough thoughts that cut through the minutiae, snap us to attention and get us to act. Now is the ideal time to take note and take action. Read more
Comments: 24A positive perspective in difficult times
30 Nov 08Lucinda LionsThe world is filled with news of doom and gloom, so now is a good time to share an interesting story about keeping a positive perspective during difficult times. Read more
Comments: 12Being aware of your weaknesses
18 Aug 08Sam LeaderMarketing 101 states you need to emphasise your strengths to your clients. At one stage or another, you’ll have asked yourself “What am I really good at? What’s my USP? How do I stand out from the competition?” Read more
Comments: 34How positive thoughts cause positive actions
24 Jul 08Lucinda LionsA reader asked a great question in response to my article on using fear to build confidence prompting this article on positive thoughts and positive actions. They asked “No matter how positive our thoughts are, don’t actions speak louder than words?” Read more
Comments: 13Don’t let perfectionism ruin your business
20 Jul 08Megan HillsWhile large companies are spending major marketing dollars on trying to look more human, many soloists are falling into the perfectionism trap of trying to match the machine-like appearance of the big guns in order to compete with them. Read more
Comments: 2Failure or feedback? Why you can never fail
10 Jun 08Lucinda LionsHave you ever considered what would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Where you would take your business? Your life? Here’s some good news, by perceiving failure as feedback soloists need never fail. Read more
Comments: 16Self awareness: Do you know what you’re doing?
14 Apr 08Sam LeaderHowever self-aware you consider yourself to be, it’s surprisingly common to underestimate your effect on others. Here I discuss the importance of self awareness. Read more
Comments: 16Choosing colours to alter perception
22 Jan 08Sue CurrieIf you’re feeling full of life and bubbling with creativity and confidence, chances are you’re wearing red. If you’re feeling indifferent, or distant, you are probably dressed in black. This article looks at choosing colours to alter perception. Read more
Comments: 16Holding grudges: Time to give up the grudge
07 Jan 08Sam LeaderAre you holding grudges? With resolutions in place and a strong sense of optimism, now is the ideal time to make a conscious decision to give up a grudge. Read more
Comments: 23Is risk taking necessary in business?
26 Jul 07Peter MorganIn so many ways, life today is easy. Rarely do we live on the edge - in the arena of fight or flight - where our instinct tell us how best to survive! So is risk taking necessary in business? Read more
Comments: 11Self-confidence: Is your ego taking over?
03 Jun 07Paul J. MorrisAs a soloist, a healthy level of self-confidence is a good thing. But too much ego can be an issue. Signs include extreme feelings of inadequacy when you’re being challenged or when a client or colleague has rejected an idea you’ve proposed. Read more
Comments: 8Dealing with your strengths and weaknesses
26 Mar 07Sam LeaderThere's nothing like running a solo business to ruthlessly expose our strengths and weaknesses. We try to juggle all the balls and wear all the hats, but inevitably we're good at some things, not at others. Read more
Comments: 24Nature versus nurture: are entrepreneurs born or made?
22 Mar 07Michele HackshallThe argument over nature versus nurture is a long-standing one in child-rearing discussion groups. But the same argument can be levelled amongst those who work for themselves. Are entrepreneurs born or made? Read more
Comments: 2Putting your subconscious mind to work
06 Mar 07Sam LeaderRecently I became aware of the incredible impact of…well, being aware, and the role of the subconscious mind. Read more
Comments: 21Being grateful: What are you missing?
29 Jan 07Robert GerrishOften being grateful is not something we focus on as can be demonstrated by a recent experience I had. Read more
Comments: 22Change your thinking
05 Jan 07Kath O'SullivanIn order to change your thinking, a complete about face in mental attitude is rarely necessary. Sometimes the tiniest shift can have a ripple effect and transform your perspective in a flash.. Read more
Comments: 5How happiness can attract success
21 Dec 06Ellen JacksonWe tend to think that its success that makes us happy, but new research shows happiness may in fact attract success! Read more
Comments: 4The Myer-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and working relationships
22 Aug 06Diane LeeWe have good working relationships with some people and not with others. Why is that? The Myers- Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a method whereby we can describe our personality preferences and understand our differences. Read more
Comments: 9Business skills: Managing rejection
12 Mar 06John RaymondWe all get turned down from time to time, but while managing rejection can be hard, each time it occurs we have the opportunity improve our business skills and learn more about our ourselves. Read more
Comments: 7Theory of happiness: A soloist’s pursuit
12 Jan 06Ellen JacksonA theory of happiness that, I feel, sits well with the soloist’s pursuits has been developed by Martin Seligman, a US academic and the leading proponent of new psychological field, Positive Psychology. Read more
Comments: 3Showing appreciation: Who’s packing your parachute?
27 Nov 05Grant HymanThe moral of showing appreciation for the impact others have on your life is ably demonstrated by the story of Charles Plumb. Read more
Comments: 13The power of positive thinking
25 Aug 05John RaymondIf you take responsibility for your reaction to external events, you will be able to take control of your emotions. You will be amazed by the power of positive thinking! Read more
Comments: 1Make the most of being a unique business
09 Aug 05Paul J. MorrisTraditional business wisdom has nurtured several myths, which solo business owners need to challenge in order to flourish. Rather than try to be all things to all people, soloists need to emphasise their best business asset, being a unique business. Read more
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