Optimism
-
Is your business a beacon of positivity? Is your leadership positive?
Victor Perton | December 2, 2021Leaders who can unlock the optimism in the team to power sales, innovation, sound strategy and resilience are the way of the future, according to Victor Perton.
-
Cautious optimism in small business 2021 revenue forecasts
First 5000 | December 2, 2020Despite revenue growth forecasts being at a record low, ScotPac Small Growth Index data highlights a resilient SME business sector with some industries and states upbeat about 2021 prospects.
-
The need for measured optimism post COVID-19
Lindley Edwards | May 18, 2020As lockdown is easing it is time for us to start to consider how we might prepare ourselves for what comes next. However, before we leap into action Lindley Edwards says it is important to think about the approaches we might want to take as we navigate many uncertainties and make decisions with as much wisdom as possible.
-
Being pessimistically optimistic about business post coronavirus
Dr Lee Styger | April 27, 2020I am extremely pessimistic about the current situation we find ourselves in, but that said, I am extremely optimistic about the vast new opportunities that are opening up to us moving forward.
-
How to optimise your workforce with optimism
Brent Churchill | April 9, 2020The key to improving workforce engagement is changing the habits and disciplines of frontline management. It may seem like a dated concept in a world of rapid technical advancement, but managers must talk to their people to foster an engaged team.
-
Making the shift from survive to thrive
Rachel Bevans | April 6, 2020When do we shift our attitudes and behaviours from survive to thrive? When are the plans suitably in place to make sure everyone is safe and well, so that we can redirect our resources to thinking about the future?
-
Maintaining relationships first step to maintaining productivity
David Westgate | April 3, 2020My new premises look very much like my suburban home and my office looks very much like my spare bedroom. Strangely, my wife thinks it looks like her office too. As do my daughter and her bare-chested boyfriend. In short, my business is bedlam.
-
What makes people optimistic? survey results
First 5000 | March 11, 2020A global survey has found government, the economy, business conditions and consumer confidence are all missing in action as sources of optimism.
-
The future is bright for business and brands: optimism makes life better
Rachel Bevans | March 9, 2020When times are tough, businesses and brands can drive optimism by: helping people feel better about themselves and their lives; and helping people feel better about the world in which we live.
-
Why marketing is the source of optimism in business
Darren Woolley | February 28, 2020If there is a center of optimism in any business, there is a strong argument for why this is marketing. Marketing is future facing, customer focus and growth driving.
-
Optimism: a powerful indicator for business success
Zivit Inbar | February 25, 2020To succeed, business owners and executives must keep optimistic and build an organisational culture that is based on resilience and optimism. Leaders must add these important core skills to their personal tools.
-
The future is bright for business and brands: through the lens of optimism
Rachel Bevans | February 20, 2020Park your problems for a day and think about how you can use your brand to drive optimism, both now and in the future, for your employees and customers, suppliers and partners, the communities in which you work and the environment.
-
It’s time to pause and find optimism
Craig West | February 18, 2020In order to approach business optimistically – simply pause, “smell the roses” and acknowledge all of the good things. Take time out to rest and be with family and friends, plan positively for the future (both yours and the business) and watch the changes around you.
-
The future is bright for business and brands: optimism attracts
Rachel Bevans | February 12, 2020Great brands are inherently optimistic. They look to the future, aim to solve people’s problems and make people’s lives better. In challenging times, great brands have the power to drive optimism amongst their audiences – customers, employees and stakeholders.
-
Why be optimistic? The personal benefits of optimism
Victor Perton | February 11, 2020Optimism helps you function better as a leader, according to founder of the Centre for Optimism, Victor Perton.