John Leach

Fear of the unknown can have a massive impact on our ability to realise our business dreams. Virtually everyone that has succeeded in their career has been able to overcome their inner fears. Fear comes in many shapes and forms, … Continue reading →

In whatever arena you want to succeed, you must identify and ultimately become part of a community where individuals with common interests share and connect with each other. In this community you will meet like-minded people whose experiences, thoughts and … Continue reading →

If you want to excel in your entrepreneurial life, work with those people that will take you to new limits. Training with these individuals will extend your comfort zone, teach you new skills and more importantly allow you to gain … Continue reading →

There has been extensive research into the business life cycle, however few studies have pointed to the practicalities of the intervention that are pivotal at each stage of growth. There is undoubtedly some common ground and overlap across the different … Continue reading →

I am a great believer that successful high growth entrepreneurs embrace the right mindset for success. My second book Success Factor – Master the Secret of a Winning Mindset outlines my thoughts on the secret sauce of the way they … Continue reading →

I have seen some fantastic academic work in recent years on leadership skills including a plethora of tools, techniques and matrices aimed at helping the ambitious entrepreneur become a better leader. But I am also guilty of being one of … Continue reading →

The term “thinking outside the box” is a constant irritation for me. Easy to say, hard to do. How do you do it? Get to the root cause! Don’t fall into the trap of routine. Repetitive behaviours will deliver a … Continue reading →

Running a business, particularly a high growth one, is full of ups and downs. The highs are fantastic and the feeling of jubilation when we move closer to our goals provides us with a clear sense of accomplishment. For our … Continue reading →

A highly effective team is built when a group of individuals are all playing to their own strengths. All too often the wrong person is doing the right job. In building a team we must strive to place people in … Continue reading →